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Gender: Male
Status: In a Relationship
Age: 29
Sign: Cancer

City: Honolulu
State: Hawaii
Country: US
Signup Date: 3/9/2006
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 

Hey everybody,


Sorry about the delay in updates and new info. Things are still a bit crazy and we're getting everything settled and moving forward with the page. However, the match-up between "the Crippler" and "The Count" is back on for UFC 89 in England. This will be an October fight so Chris will have ample time to organize his personal and professional life, as well as have an amazing training camp.



Chris has been pretty busy lately, but he will be on the page soon to discuss the Bisping match as well as other issues. For now, here's some breif words from Chris about some of his expereinces during his incarceration - more to come shortly:


"I told the guys (other inmates) it's a blood choke, so you don't have to squeeze hard. So I was just kind of choking him with one arm while he's standing up. And I told him just tap when you start to feel like you're going to pass out. Well, he didn't tap, and at the time I'm going wow, this guy's pretty tough, I'm surprised he hasn't tapped yet. He just drops to the floor in the cell. Now I'm standing there with 20 prisoners around and they're freaking out. This guy's laying there, snoring like crazy. I'm like 'it's all right, it's all right,' then I realize they have cameras in here. I've just choked this guy out in jail – I could get in trouble for this. I kept telling them, 'he's fine, he's fine,' and it took this guy a minute to wake up. Finally he woke up and we had a laugh, and luckily I didn't get in any trouble for it. That was beginning and the ending of my inmate coaching career."


"I'm more or less someone who's got a few issues. It made me realize I should have just taken care of it. You've got 150 students who want to know where you're at; you've got a top-level fight you're missing. You need to be taking care of yourself. It gave me a lot of time to evaluate my life."




"I don't want to go out there and compete because I can," he said. "Right now I want to focusing on making me the best I've ever been."


More to come soon!


- Adam (site manager)


- Chris "the crippler" Leben

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Selanne08Girl

 
We've all had and have our issues.
Good to see someone is actually dealing with theirs
 
Posted by Selanne08Girl on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 - 11:27 PM
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Va's Uncrowned King

 
would love to see u fight july 19th man!! but do wat u need to do to get urself settled and where u need to be!! ive watched all ur fights on tv and thru ufc on demand and TUF 1 ur much better than u give urself credit for my friend! the terry martin fight was amazing!
 
Posted by Va's Uncrowned King on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 4:01 PM
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Teerstuhl

 
yeah we all have problems. at least you stepped up and took it straight out.
you're the man chris!!!!
 
Posted by Teerstuhl on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 4:01 PM
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Chenny
Dustin Chenoweth

 
Chris- Im going to UFC 87 in Minneapolis.... if you fight on that card that would make my trip!!!!! Good luck with everything and cant wait to see you back in action man!
 
Posted by Chenny on Friday, June 20, 2008 - 4:01 PM
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LVSoldier
Michael Luciano

 
Leben, hey we all do time...from time to time. Get it out of the way. Your fans are glad your out. I was looking forward to you whooping Bispings ass. He annoyes me. He is soo overrated and i know you would knock him out in the 1st round.

 
Posted by LVSoldier on Monday, June 23, 2008 - 11:05 AM
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Nick Swardson

 
DUDE, you gotta come to the Minnesota. I'm going to the fights. Gonna be sick. Let's party.

 
Posted by Nick Swardson on Monday, June 23, 2008 - 11:06 AM
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Herschel
Herschel Peoples

 
Everyone Fucks up from time to time, but dont let some Bullshit get in the way of your career.
I cant wait to see you smash Mike Bisbing, do you think they will set that match again? Stay out of trouble From your Loyal Fan Herschel Peoples
 
Posted by Herschel on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - 4:16 AM
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Glad your finally back, now get back to that slangin and bangin!!!
 
Posted by on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 2:51 AM
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Glad your finally back, now get back to that slangin and bangin!!!
 
Posted by on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 2:51 AM
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Mike

 
As a Correctional Officer and a huge MMA fan and practitioner, if I would have seen that on camera, I would have been critiquing your technique not trying to sweat you. Chris, keep up the good work. Your game and your attitude has come a long way and "spritz" on anyone who thinks differently.

 
Posted by Mike on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 - 2:51 AM
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Johnny Martin

 
I bet the dude you choked out will be proud to tell that story when he gets out! Man I can't wait til' you fight Bisping! At times I think he's been spoon fed and others I think he can be dangerous. Not The Crippler Dangerous but dangerous. To be honest, I think you better knock his ass out after watchin' Matt Hamill get robbed on his turf. It should be a good fight and hope The Crippler has a good camp and his mind right.
If so, it's "chin checked & choked out, no what i'm talkin' bout?" Stay up Chris! 100's
 
Posted by Johnny Martin on Monday, July 28, 2008 - 7:08 PM
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Sonia V.

 
wish I could be there to watch you live! But I'll be watching on Spike TV rooting for you all the way!

You rock!
Sonia V.

 
Posted by Sonia V. on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 - 4:51 PM
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