Ultimate Fighting Calendar
Middleweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Chris Leben
The Crippler
22-11-0
RESULT

Chris Leben def. Brian Sleeman (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 3:15
Thursday, October 16, 2003
Tachi Palace Casino, Lemoore, United States

Chris Leben defeated Brian Sleeman by Submission in round 1 (3:15) in the Middleweight bout of WEC 8: Halloween Fury 2, held Thursday, October 16, 2003 at Tachi Palace Casino, Lemoore.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chris Leben vs Brian Sleeman?

Chris Leben defeated Brian Sleeman by Submission in round 1 (3:15) in the Middleweight bout of WEC 8: Halloween Fury 2, held Thursday, October 16, 2003 at Tachi Palace Casino, Lemoore.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Chris Leben 57%43% Brian Sleeman

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

22-11-0
Record
9-9-1
1545
Power Index rating
1492
1
Win Streak
0
46
Age
-
5'11"
180 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
73"
185 cm
Reach
0"
0 cm
Southpaw
Stance
--
Middleweight
Weight Class
Middleweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

Folkstyle WrestlingBoxingBJJ
vs
-
Chris Leben
  • Black belt · BJJ · Baret Yoshida
  • 2004Middleweight Championship · WEC
  • Middleweight Championship · Gladiator Challenge
  • 2005Semifinalist · Tuf · middleweight

Camp The Arena · San Diego, California, US

Brian Sleeman

No background on record

Striking Profile

2.87
SLpM
-
42%
Str. Acc.
-
2.87
SApM
-
52%
Str. Def.
-

Grappling Profile

1.14
TD Avg.
-
41%
TD Acc.
-
53%
TD Def.
-
0.80
Sub. Avg.
-

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Chris Leben · 3-2
  • W
    Knucklemania · Feb 5, 2021
    Knockout · R1 · 01:07 · Cruiserweight
  • L
    BKFC 6 :: Malignaggi vs Lobov · Jun 22, 2019
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 02:00 · Cruiserweight
  • W
    BKFC 5 :: Lobov vs Knight · Apr 6, 2019
    Knockout · R1 · 00:25 · Cruiserweight
  • L
    Fight 2 Win 100 · Feb 2, 2019
    Decision
  • W
    WBKFF 1: Rise Of The Titans · Nov 9, 2018
    TKO · R1 · 1:19
Brian Sleeman · 2-2-1
  • L
    IFC: Warriors Challenge 21 · Jun 3, 2006
    TKO · R2 · 1:41 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    Gladiator Challenge · Nov 18, 2004
    TKO
  • L
    IFC: Night Of The Warriors 5 · Sep 24, 2004
    Submission · R1 · 3:24 · Light Heavyweight
  • W
    TBA
    Gladiator Challenge · Jun 2, 2004
    Submission
  • D
    Gladiator Challenge · Apr 20, 2004
    Draw

Career Averages

Based on 25 fights · 0 fights
29.9
Avg sig. strikes
-
0.77
Avg takedowns
-
2:23
Avg control time
-
134
Career high strikes
-
5
Career high TDs
-

Strike Distribution

Chris Leben
Strike target
Brian Sleeman
59%
Head
-
23%
Body
-
18%
Leg
-
Chris Leben
Strike position
Brian Sleeman
44%
Distance
-
39%
Clinch
-
17%
Ground
-