Chris Leben
Biography
Christian Cyrus Leben (born July 21, 1980) is an American mixed martial artist currently signed to the Ultimate Fighting Championship where he fights as a middleweight. He is known for his aggressive style, heavy hands, and iron jaw.
Leben first attained notoriety for his appearance on the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter reality series. He began his UFC career with five victories in a row before suffering a knockout loss to current champion Anderson Silva. He holds notable victories over Mike Swick, Jorge Rivera, Jorge Santiago, Patrick Côté, Alessio Sakara, Yoshihiro Akiyama, and Wanderlei Silva.
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Known For
TV
The Ultimate Fighter
Self
2005
TV
The Ultimate Fighter
Self - FIghter
2005
TV
Kingdom
Taylor
2014
Film
BKFC: KnuckleMania
Self
2021
Film
UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin
Self
2010
Film
UFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortiz
Self
2006
Film
UFC Fight Night 2: Loiseau vs. Tanner
Self
2005
Film
UFC Ultimate Knockouts
Himself
2003
Film
UFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueira
Self
2009
Film
UFC Fight Night 3: Sylvia vs. Silva
Self
2006
Film
UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben
Self
2008
Film
UFC Fight Night 5: Leben vs. Silva
Self
2006
Film
UFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2
Self
2013
Film
The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale
Self
2005
Film
UFC Fight Night 1: Marquardt vs. Salaverry
Self
2005
Film
UFC: Ultimate Comebacks
Self
2008
Film
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion
Self
2008
Film
UFC Fight Night 4: Bonnar vs Jardine
Self
2006
Film
The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale
Self
2010
Film
UFC 71: Liddell vs. Jackson
Self
2007
Filmography
2021FilmBKFC: KnuckleManiaas Self2019FilmBare Knuckle Fighting Championship 6as Himself2019FilmBare Knuckle Fighting Championship 5as Himself2014TVKingdomas Taylor2013FilmUFC 168: Weidman vs. Silva 2as Self2013FilmUFC 162: Silva vs. Weidmanas Self2012FilmUFC 155: Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2as Self2011FilmUFC 138: Leben vs. Muñozas Self2011FilmUFC 132: Cruz vs. Faber 2as Self2011FilmUFC 125: Resolutionas Self2010FilmUFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwinas Self2010FilmThe Ultimate Fighter 11 Finaleas Self2010FilmUFC Fight Night 20: Maynard vs. Diazas Self2009FilmUFC 102: Couture vs. Nogueiraas Self2008FilmUFC: Ultimate Comebacksas Self2008FilmUFC 89: Bisping vs. Lebenas Self2008FilmUFC 82: Pride of a Championas Self2007FilmUFC Fight Night 11: Thomas vs. Florianas Self2007FilmUFC 71: Liddell vs. Jacksonas Self2006FilmUFC 66: Liddell vs. Ortizas Self2006FilmUFC Fight Night 6: Sanchez vs. Parisyanas Self2006FilmUFC Fight Night 5: Leben vs. Silvaas Self2006FilmUFC Fight Night 4: Bonnar vs Jardineas Self2006FilmUFC Fight Night 3: Sylvia vs. Silvaas Self2005FilmUFC Fight Night 2: Loiseau vs. Tanneras Self2005FilmUFC Fight Night 1: Marquardt vs. Salaverryas Self2005FilmThe Ultimate Fighter 1 Finaleas Self2005TVThe Ultimate Fighteras Self2004FilmWEC 9: Cold Bloodedas Self2003FilmWEC 8: Halloween Fury 2as Self2003FilmUFC Ultimate Knockoutsas Himself