When Zuffa first bought out Strikeforce in 2011, fans and media alike wondered aloud how well Strikeforce fighters would fare in the UFC. When Derek Brunson first took on Chris Leben, it started a still-ongoing display that the guys fighting out there in San Jose were in no way the slouches some dismissed them as. Show More Summary
Surprise, surprise, another Brazilian talent has been added to the UFC on FUEL TV 10 fight card, scheduled for June 8, 2013 at Ginasio Paulo Sarasate in Fortaleza, Ceara, Brazil. The boys at TATAME have confirmed that Nova Uniao prospect...Show More Summary
"I'm not in a rush to fight again, (so soon) you know? I got a little bit of money to pay the bills and train, now, I'm about to go put all my time and effort. I'm back and motivated like when I was 9-0 and the rest of the middleweight...Show More Summary
It wasn't the most thrilling fight of the night, but Derek Brunson bested Chris Leben at UFC 155 this past weekend (Dec. 29, 2012) in what marked the first fight for "The Crippler" in more than one year after he was suspended following...Show More Summary
UFC middleweight Chris Leben opened up about his recent decision loss to promotion newcomer Derek Brunson at UFC 155. Via his Twitter account, @cripplerufc, Leben claimed: I just had a little ring rust. But that being said derek brunson...Show More Summary
On Saturday night at UFC 155, middleweight Derek Brunson became the first Strikeforce fighter to cross over and fight in the UFC since the news that the promotion is folding was officially released. Brunson followed up the news with a decision win over a very tired Chris Leben. Show More Summary
Dana White regrets creating Chris Leben vs. Derek Brunson on PPV – UFC News President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship Dana White has expressed his dismay over putting Chris Leben vs. Derek Brunson on the main card of UFC 155. The fight was a disaster and White finally realised it. Show More Summary
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) President Dana White regrets his decision to feature the middleweight bout between UFC newcomer Derek Brunson and the returning Chris Leben on the pay-per-view (PPV) portion of the UFC 155 fight card, which took place last night (Dec. Show More Summary
Chris Leben marked his return to the cage after a yearlong absence with a lacklustre performance against UFC newcomer Derek Brunson, losing a three-round unanimous decision at UFC 155 in Las Vegas on Saturday night. It was Leben ’s second loss in a row and Brunson ’s first win in three fights. Show More Summary
A debuting UFC middleweight took on a 20 fight UFC veteran last night (Dec. 29, 2012) as Derek Brunson battled Chris Leben in the opening bout of the UFC 155 main card in Las Vegas, Nevada. Leben was returning from a 13 month layoffShow More Summary
It's time that Chris Leben 's time in UFC drew to a close. Upon his return to the Octagon, Leben lost a unanimous decision to Derek Brunson at UFC 155. The judges scored it 29-28, 29-28 and 29-28 in favor of Brunson. It was Brunson 's first fight in UFC and Leben 's first in over a year after his drug suspension. Show More Summary
The first fight of UFC 155's main card is more of an occasion than many realize. Sure, it features the return of former TUF1 competitor, fan-favorite middleweight and chronic drug abuser (both of the performance-enchancing and “of abuse” nature) Chris Leben. Show More Summary
The UFC 155: "Dos Santos vs. Velasquez 2" pay-per-view (PPV) main card opened up with what was expected to be a thrilling middleweight match-up between Derek Brunson and Chris Leben tonight (Dec. 29, 2012) from the MGM Grand Garden Arena...Show More Summary
One of the most reliable Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) warhorses in recent years, Chris Leben has delivered some of the most memorable mixed martial arts (MMA) knockouts, particularly in fights where he looks on the precipice of doom. "The Crippler" will attempt to add his opponent at UFC 155 later tonight (Dec. Show More Summary
Veteran and fan favorite Chris 'The Crippler' Leben will return to the cage for the first time in over a year when he meets Strikeforce import Derek Brunson at UFC 155. Leben has long been a guy travelling a road of ups and downs, and...Show More Summary
In life you go through good times and bad times. Sometimes you go through the positives more than the negatives, or vice versa. For UFC middleweight Derek Brunson, more bad than good has happened in 2012. But that can all change in one...Show More Summary
WE'VE GOT SPIRIT, YES WE DO! WE'VE GOT SPIRIT, HOW 'BOUT YOU???That's right, before UFC fighter Derek Brunson was a face-smashing bad ass... he was a sweater-wearing, spirit-filled, HIGH SCHOOL CHEERLEADER with amazing moves... caught on…
UFC 155 is almost upon us. The card will feature a plethora of middleweights including Alan Belcher, Yushin Okami, Tim Boetsch, Costa Philippou, Chris Leben and Derek Brunson. There are many well established fighters that fans know on that list. Show More Summary
The phrase "You're not even supposed to be here!" could apply to one fighter in particular. He's in a position with nothing to lose and everything to gain. Indeed Derek Brunson really isn't supposed to be here. He shouldn't be fighting a guy like Chris Leben in his Octagon debut. Show More Summary
"Exactly what you said -- I've got a fight in a week. But if you can't get up for the UFC, you can't get up for nothing when it comes to the fight world. So I definitely look to that as my ultimate motivation and that's gonna get me through the fight more so than anything. Show More Summary