MiddleweightNOT FIGHTING
Chris Leben
22-11
Age
42
Height
5'11"
Weight
1855 lbs
Reach
74"
Avg Fight Time
08:55
Gym
—
Wins By
0 KO · 0 Sub · 0 Dec
Losses By
—
Wins by Rd
R1 5R2 2R3 5
Last 5
WWLLL
Finish Rate
—
Bonuses
—
Style
—
Location
Portland, United States
Fight History
WIN
JS
vs Jay Silva
UFC Fight Night: Maynard vs Diaz· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
TM
vs Terry Martin
UFC Fight Night: Thomas vs Florian· 2025-09-27
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R3 3:56
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 3:56
LOSS
UH
vs Uriah Hall
UFC 168: Weidman vs Silva 2· 2013-12-28
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage
Stoppage Between Rounds
R1 5:00
TKO - Doctor's StoppageStoppage Between Rounds·R1 5:00
LOSS
AC
vs Andrew Craig
UFC 162: Silva vs Weidman· 2013-07-06
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
LOSS
DB
vs Derek Brunson
UFC 155: Dos Santos vs Velasquez II· 2012-12-29
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MM
vs Mark Munoz
UFC 138: Leben vs Munoz· 2011-11-05
KO/TKO
to Corner Stoppage
R2 5:00
KO/TKOto Corner Stoppage·R2 5:00
WIN
WS
vs Wanderlei Silva
UFC 132: Cruz vs Faber· 2011-07-02
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R1 0:27
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R1 0:27
LOSS
BS
vs Brian Stann
UFC 125: Resolution· 2011-01-01
KO/TKO
Knee to Head In Clinch
R1 3:37
KO/TKOKnee to Head In Clinch·R1 3:37
WIN
YA
vs Yoshihiro Akiyama
UFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· 2010-07-03
Submission
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
R3 4:40
SubmissionTriangle Choke From Bottom Guard·R3 4:40
LOSS
JR
vs Jake Rosholt
UFC 102: Couture vs Nogueira· 2009-08-29
Submission
Arm Triangle From Side Control Technical Submission
R3 1:30
SubmissionArm Triangle From Side Control Technical Submission·R3 1:30
LOSS
MB
vs Michael Bisping
UFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· 2008-10-18
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AS
vs Alessio Sakara
UFC 82: Pride of a Champion· 2008-03-01
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 3:16
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 3:16
LOSS
KS
vs Kalib Starnes
UFC 71: Liddell vs Jackson· 2007-05-26
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JM
vs Jason MacDonald
UFC 66: Liddell vs Ortiz 2· 2006-12-30
Submission
Guillotine Choke From Bottom Guard Technical Submission
R2 4:03
SubmissionGuillotine Choke From Bottom Guard Technical Submission·R2 4:03
WIN
JS
vs Jorge Santiago
UFC Fight Night 6· 2006-08-17
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R2 0:35
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R2 0:35
LOSS
AS
vs Anderson Silva
UFC Fight Night 5· 2006-06-28
KO/TKO
Punches to Head At Distance
R1 0:49
KO/TKOPunches to Head At Distance·R1 0:49
WIN
LF
vs Luigi Fioravanti
UFC Fight Night 4· 2006-04-06
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JR
vs Jorge Rivera
UFC Fight Night 3· 2006-01-16
KO/TKO
Punch to Head At Distance
R1 1:44
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R1 1:44
WIN
ED
vs Edwin DeWees
UFC Fight Night 2· 2005-10-03
Submission
Armbar From Bottom Guard
R1 3:26
SubmissionArmbar From Bottom Guard·R1 3:26
WIN
PC
vs Patrick Cote
UFC Fight Night 1· 2005-08-06
Decision - Split
R3 5:00
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
AS
vs Aaron Simpson
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs Team Ortiz Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head In Clinch
R2 4:17
KO/TKOPunches to Head In Clinch·R2 4:17
WIN
JT
vs Jason Thacker
The Ultimate Fighter: Team Couture vs. Team Liddell Finale
KO/TKO
Punches to Head From Half Guard
R1 1:35
KO/TKOPunches to Head From Half Guard·R1 1:35
Fighter Archetype
Well-Rounded
Balanced MMA
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
2.9/min
Grappling
1.14 TD
Defense
52%
⚖️Chris adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
No commentary data for technique analysis
Finish Techniques
Striking Finishes
7
78% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
2
22% of career finishes
⚡ Knockout Arsenal (4 techniques)
Punch to Head At Distance
#12
29% of KOs
Punches to Head At Distance
#22
29% of KOs
Punches to Head In Clinch
#32
29% of KOs
Punches to Head From Half Guard
#41
14% of KOs
🔒 Submission Arsenal (2 techniques, 2 total finishes)
From Guard
Armbar From Bottom Guard
#11
50% of subs
Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard
#21
50% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
- ⚡⚡ Striking finisher: 78% of career finishes via knockout/TKO. Devastating striking power and end-game precision.
- 🎯💥 KO arsenal: Punch to Head At Distance leads with 2 finishes. Multiple KO paths available.
- 🔒🔐 Dual submission threat: Alternates between Armbar From Bottom Guard and Triangle Choke From Bottom Guard. Keeps opponents guessing.
- 🎪📊 Style profile: Striking-heavy approach with submission upside. Prefers to end fights on feet.
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
⚖️
Balanced fighter: Threatens equally on feet and mat. No clear weaknesses.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD/15min is below average (25/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (52%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (82% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
43%
Below Avg
0%100%
Striking Defense
52%
Average
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
33% acc50%
Clinch
60% acc28%
Ground
67% acc22%
Striking Differential+0.00/min
2.87 landed/min2.87 absorbed/min
2.87
Landed/Min
2.87
Absorbed/Min
0.47
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed640
Sig. Strikes Attempted1495
Key Insights
Chris incorporates heavy clinch work (30%).
Uses leg kicks strategically (21%).
Clinch active: 28% of output in the clinch (60% accuracy).
Effective ground striker: 22% from ground at 67% accuracy.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
41%
Below Avg
0%100%
TD Defense
54%
Average
0%100%
TD Success Rate
41%(est)
Landed
17
Defended
24
Total
41
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.14
TD / 15min
0.81
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
41
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
34
Landed
74
Attempted
46%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
10 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
50%
R2
30%
R3
20%
Key Insights
Prolific submission hunter: 10 career attempts.
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — consistent threat.
Ground active: 22% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,144
1.38
Ratio
Absorbed
828
Chin Rating
AverageKD Exchange
10/12
KD Recovery
0%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
45.2
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
7.8
Standing %
77%
R3 vs R1 Output
82%
Key Insights
⚙️ High engagement score (45.2) - maintains relentless pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 22 fights
R1 Control
0:57
R2 Control
1:18
R3 Control
1:21
R1 to Final
-8%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+8.4pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+3.8pp
Body
-12.2pp
Leg
+8.4pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-6.5pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights