Biography
Christian Cyrus Leben is an American former mixed martial artist, referee, and bare knuckle boxer. A professional MMA competitor from 2002 until 2013, he most notably competed in the UFC in the Middleweight division, compiling a record of 12–10 in 22 appearances for the organization. Leben first appeared in the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter reality series, and also fought in the now-defunct WEC. He began his UFC career with five victories in a row before suffering a knockout loss to future UFC Middleweight Champion Anderson Silva, and was known for his toughness, chin, determination, and powerful left hand. Leben was the inaugural WEC Middleweight Champion.
UFC Stats
Official · ufc.com2.87
/ min
Sig. strikes landed
2.87
/ min
Sig. strikes absorbed
1.14
/ 15 min
Takedowns
0.81
avg
Submissions
0.47
avg
Knockdowns
How He Wins
Finish Rate
wins by finish
Recent Form
Mixed Martial Arts33 Bouts
| Result | Opponent | Method | Rd | Event | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss |  Andrew CraigH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC 162 | Jul 6, 2013 |
| Loss | Derek BrunsonH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 155 | Dec 29, 2012 |
| Loss | Mark MuñozH2H | TKO (corner stoppage) | R2 | UFC 138 | Nov 5, 2011 |
| Win |  Wanderlei SilvaH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFC 132 | Jul 2, 2011 |
| Loss | Brian StannH2H | TKO (knee and punches) | R1 | UFC 125 | Jan 1, 2011 |
| Win |  Yoshihiro AkiyamaH2H | Submission (triangle choke) | R3 | UFC 116 | Jul 3, 2010 |
| Win | Aaron SimpsonH2H | TKO (punches) | R2 | The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale | Jun 19, 2010 |
| Win | Jay SilvaH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs. Diaz | Jan 11, 2010 |
| Loss | Jake RosholtH2H | Technical Submission (arm-triangle choke) | R3 | UFC 102 | Aug 29, 2009 |
| Loss |  Michael BispingH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 89 | Oct 18, 2008 |
| Win |  Alessio SakaraH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC 82 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| Win | Terry MartinH2H | KO (punch) | R3 | UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs. Florian | Sep 19, 2007 |
| Loss |  Kalib StarnesH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC 71 | May 26, 2007 |
| Loss | Jason MacDonaldH2H | Submission (guillotine choke) | R2 | UFC 66 | Dec 30, 2006 |
| Win | Jorge SantiagoH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | UFC Fight Night 6 | Aug 17, 2006 |
| Loss | Anderson SilvaH2H | KO (knee) | R1 | UFC Fight Night 5 | Jun 28, 2006 |
| Win | Luigi FioravantiH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | UFC Fight Night 4 | Apr 6, 2006 |
| Win | Jorge RiveraH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | UFC Fight Night 3 | Jan 16, 2006 |
| Win | Edwin DeweesH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | UFC Fight Night 2 | Oct 3, 2005 |
| Win | Patrick CôtéH2H | Decision (split) | R3 | UFC Ultimate Fight Night | Aug 6, 2005 |
| Win | Jason ThackerH2H | TKO (punches) | R1 | The Ultimate Fighter 1 Finale | Apr 9, 2005 |
| Win | Benji RadachH2H | TKO (broken jaw) | R3 | SF 4: Fight For Freedom | Jun 26, 2004 |
| Loss | Joe DoerksenH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Freestyle Fighting Championships 9 | May 14, 2004 |
| Win | Justin DavisH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | SF 3: Dome | Apr 17, 2004 |
| Win | Boyd BallardH2H | KO (punches) | R1 | UFCF: Night of Champions | Jan 31, 2004 |
| Win | Mike SwickH2H | KO (punch) | R2 | WEC 9 | Jan 16, 2004 |
| Win | James FanshierH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | Gladiator Challenge 20 | Nov 13, 2003 |
| Win | Brian SleemanH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | WEC 8 | Oct 17, 2003 |
| Win | Boyd BallardH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | UFCF: Night of Champions | Oct 11, 2003 |
| Win | Landon ShowalterH2H | Decision (unanimous) | R3 | TQP: Sport Fight "Second Coming" | Aug 23, 2003 |
| Win | Otto OlsonH2H | KO (punch) | R1 | UFCF: Battle in Seattle | Jul 26, 2003 |
| Loss | Paulo GazzeH2H | Decision | R3 | HFP: Hitman Fight Productions 3 | May 2, 2003 |
| Win | Bryce HamiltonH2H | Submission (armbar) | R1 | UFCF: Everett Extreme Challenge 6 | Nov 9, 2002 |
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