Chris Leben video: The Evolution of an Icon (Episode 3)
by MMAmania.com on Jul 30, 2008 11:57 AM EDT
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ok I don’t know what the N is in there for?
by Ro-J on Jul 30, 2008 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you tell us what the B is doing in there aswell? bisPing.
by UKmmaBOY on Jul 30, 2008 12:49 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Hulk may be the only person in the world with a bigger noggin than Leben. I pity his mother having to deliver that thing.
by BobC on Jul 30, 2008 2:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
WHEN WILL IT END?!?! I CANT STAND THESE VIDEO’S!
by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2008 12:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i dont even bother to watch them after the 1rst one.
by b.w. on Jul 30, 2008 12:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad. I like them. And it’s my site. HOO-HOO-HAH-HAH-HAH.
by MMAmania on Jul 30, 2008 12:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keep the Leben Videos coming!!!! If you don’t like it, don’t watch it, and better yet, don’t comment in the thread!!!
Who’s Mania pulling for in this fight? Did we just get a hint?…
I’ll tell you who I’m rooting for in this fight. Wait. Do I really need to do so? I think everyone knows…
by ViolentMike on Jul 30, 2008 12:18 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lol, I’m rooting for Bisping so of course I don’t like Lebens videos (isn’t it a known fact that you either like Leben or hate him?), so I’ll continue to comment. That and I can’t help but laugh everytime I see that shot of Leben up on a mountain doing some bruce lee like pose’s at the beginning. Just looks ridiculous IMO. Anyway, Bisping’s gonna drop him like a toilet seat.
by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2008 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I check em out, every video I see gives me more and more reason to bet money on Bisping.
by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2008 12:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Leben in this fight…but Bisping has a good chance of winning. I guess that chin will finally get tested against some real power.
by Chadx23 on Jul 30, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leban’s alright, but I’m pretty sure Bisping will win a decision. Stick n’ move.
by THORAZINE on Jul 30, 2008 3:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Bisping, plus I usually pick against Leben to break VM’s ballz, since he got me when Bisping abused my fellow countryman Sakara!
In reality, I do believe that Bisping will win this fight!
by john on Jul 30, 2008 5:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Correct John. You will always go against Leben just to break my balls, yet I will NEVER let go of your 1/2 hour on convincing me that Herring had no shot to beat Kongo! LOLOLOL And I kept saying that Kongo has no takedown defense and I can totally see Herring laying on Kongo for about 9 minutes, which would get him the win. I lost $40 on a fight where I was going to bet on Herring, who was the underdog…
by ViolentMike on Jul 31, 2008 10:34 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
these videos are bangin keep them coming.
by jim on Jul 30, 2008 12:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always like seeing the behind the scenes training and stuff.
by DonnyG on Jul 30, 2008 12:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
my mum can lift more than him
he make look like he’s lifting alot but he is only doing 2-3 lifts
i cant wait to rake in money from a bisping TKO
by ufcaddict on Jul 30, 2008 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
does that stupid breathing/stance/i look like a bird/crane stuff up on that rock really help a fighter? like the stuff diego sanchez does before a fight… thats got to be the most ridiculous nonsense ive seen a fighter do…
by brendan (on TheNEgation's case) on Jul 30, 2008 6:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
alright guys, taking my son and his new dog “guero” to the park. latin readers fill in the guys what his dogs name is. for those of you that missed this, hopefullly mania can repost one last time!
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WED. MORNING CONVERSATION WITH KEVIN:
WOW, great lists yesterday guys, few surprises: Machida made quite a few over rated lists, as did coture…not disagreeing, and Kimbo didn’t make everyone’s hyped list!
I got good idea to keep us mmamaniacs interested again today. I got at least a dozen, but what if you could ask mmamania one question. Only one guys, maybe we;ll get lucky and get a few answered. heres mine:
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Did the UFC "pressure" you to change your name to mmamania, or did you do it on your own?
by kevin doesn't know shit on Jul 30, 2008 12:06 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
how many of these comments do you actually read
by roy on Jul 30, 2008 12:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
45 percent maybe. It’s hard. Real hard, especially lately,.
by MMAmania on Jul 30, 2008 12:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that because you are becoming more popular?
by James S on Jul 30, 2008 12:38 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow, mania is answering the questions! I guess I’ll go against the rules of 1 and ask another:
What is the reasoning behind the long lags (occasionally) with the posts making it up?
I saw linx ask yesterday…I always figured it happens when you are preparing a story!
by kevin doesn't know shit on Jul 30, 2008 1:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Mania, you changed your name a while ago, but the title of the page on the homepage of the site still says “UFC Blog for UFC news, results…..”
Oh, and your comment of “It’s hard. Real hard, especially lately,…” That’s what she said… Bwaaahahahahahaaaaa.
by VNDK8 on Jul 30, 2008 1:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mania and all posters: Here’s my question. MMA has, as Rogan puts it, revolutionized the martial arts. It has discarded techniques that don’t work, and has emphasized that a well rounded approach (normally with a base in 1 area) makes for a better fighter. In the past, Royce showed BJJ as dominant, while others such as Hughes brought wrestling into the mix. My question (s) are where will the sport be in 10 years by way of technique? is there something out there that can move the sport forward that is as of yet untested/untried? Kind of like how the West Coast offense revolutionized football? Or are we likely to see a “rotation” of the main 4 fighting techniques (BJJ, wrestling, Muy Thai, boxing) take turns in dominance and popularity? Or could Machida be the forerunner of the future with his style? There you go, have at it!
by chefdaddy on Jul 30, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good question chef, but I didn’t loan out the delorian to mania!
’i put other comments but they are inlimbo
by kevin doesn't know shit on Jul 30, 2008 1:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kevin-
Your dog is named caucasian? Hahaha.
Chefdaddy-
I think there will be a cyclical rotation among the 4 disciplines you mentioned. I think Jeet Kune Do is the essence of MMA… Just my 2cents.
Odamn-
I like Leben (my top 5) but I think Bisping will work alot of angles and chip away at him. Bisping better not stand right in front of him or its tweety birds flying around Bisping’s noggin. Bisping by decision.
by OJR on Jul 30, 2008 1:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chefdaddy: Good Post man.. I like your question.
When I look at pride in the beginning is was " Rickson "..10 years later it was " Fedor ".. I think all the styles that we have on the board.. with Chung Lee’s style is all MMA pretty much needs.. We have BJJ, Muay Thai, Wrestling, Boxing, Karate(Lyoto’s)(Chuck..Kempo.. honorable mention) Sambo, Judo. This sport will be out of Control 10 to 15 yrs from now.. and my brain will need gig’s to hold all the MMA info.
The Fitch’s, BJ’s, Florians, Gomi’s, Sakaraba’s, Wandy’s, Lyoto’s, Rampage’s, Chuck’s, Lyoto’s, Fedor’s, Silva’s, GSP’s, Henderson’s, Nog’s..and company are the product of 10yrs + of MMA in Amercia and abroad.
This is the Golden aGe of MMA.. the future fighter’s will be the seed’s of the above named..
by PhilQNY on Jul 30, 2008 2:46 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mania, how long has this site been up! I been posting since the UFCmania days….Actually I still type UFCmania in the IP address to get to this site!
Thats why I am an OG gansta of this site…LMAO!
by john on Jul 30, 2008 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
by the way it’s a white chihuhua and the name guero means “white by”
by kevin doesn't know shit on Jul 30, 2008 1:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here are some great definitions for guero:
by the_mexicutioner on Jul 30, 2008 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
good post buddy, it’s what my “ATM” calls me at work. ATM as I call him is a mexican cat that has lost around 5-6000 to me so far this year, and raiders football hasn’t started yet. Man it’s good to be from Boston!!!!
by kevin doesn't know shit on Jul 30, 2008 2:31 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
you should not talk about “atm” at this site
by roy on Jul 30, 2008 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mexicutioner-
Good post. I always thought it meant caucasian. My ethnic background is not Mexican so we don’t recognize that word (although I am Latino). Thanks for the knowledge.
by OJR on Jul 30, 2008 3:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol roy, i thought i was the only one that caught that, atm haha yuck
by brendan (on TheNEgation's case) on Jul 30, 2008 6:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gave a couple chicks from Newport some ATM in college. I met them at the Goat Hill Tavern in Costa Mesa. Nice girls. Real sweethearts.
by the_mexicutioner on Jul 30, 2008 10:32 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
guero does not mean white boy, its more like light skinned usually mexicans are called guero that are light skinned and not white people.
by roy on Jul 30, 2008 2:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
wrong roy…didn’t you read the definitions. I’ve never met someone who argues mute points like you, and by the way, why not mention “ATM” here? Is that you Juan?
by kevin doesn't know shit on Jul 30, 2008 3:20 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i am not wrong kevin mexican call other mexicans that are light skinned guero it usually is not a term for white people, and i am not agruing with you i was just letting you know so your WRONG.and i am sure you know all about atm.
by roy on Jul 30, 2008 6:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh and make sure your not going atm with guero that wouldn’t be right.
by roy on Jul 30, 2008 6:56 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t get the atm thing, but you’re telling me my mexican boy from mexico is wrong. ok roy, can’t argue with that. and the fact that my wife (who has lived in mexico) is mexican also and says the same thing atm says!
by kevin doesn't know shit on Jul 30, 2008 7:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i’m mexican and my whole family is from mexico, differnet parts may use it differently but thats how i know the term.
by roy on Jul 31, 2008 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you have iTunes or some other ability to download music try to find a song called Mexican Dog by Chute 9. With a dog named Guero you might some humor in this one.
by PW on Jul 30, 2008 1:42 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bisping is bigger, faster, stronger, he’s fought at 205lb.
Sorry Bitches i can only see 1 winner.
- though i will give leben a punchers chance
by braveheart on Jul 30, 2008 12:17 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, Bisping is the more technical striker, and he’s got the reach. I also can see them clinching up and Leben eating a few knee’s followed by some Bisping GnP.
by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2008 12:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
How so? He’s only had 2 fights go the distance and he never gave up in either one. I at least need an example of which fight he showed he had no heart in.
by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2008 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leben has no heart? ahahahah Leben is a freakin Rudy, he dont quit. Did you watch TUF1? remember him hungover and passing that conditioning test? Wasn;t he the only one to pass it?
by Chadx23 on Jul 30, 2008 2:40 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t forget, Leben has a huge edge in foot stomp technique.
For reals though. Leben will definitely take some damage, but Bisping will need to avoid that one nasty punch that Leben has for 15 minutes. One good punch from him will put anyone on queer street. I doubt Bisping can finish him.
Leben 2nd rnd KO.
by DonnyG on Jul 30, 2008 2:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foot stomps break the tiny little bones in your feet. Once you have several broken bones in your foot, you sure don’t want to kick with it and you hardly want to put weight on it.
by ViolentMike on Jul 30, 2008 4:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its actually a very smart strategy on Leben’s part, especially if you face someone who uses a lot of kicks…Foot stomp him through the 1st round and by round 2, he wont be blasting u with kicks anymore!
by john on Jul 30, 2008 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chris leben is really coming along, he looks much better than the anderson silva fight.. i think he can win this fight, bisbing doesn’t have knock out power, so chris will eventually get frustrated push him up against the fence (taking a few shots of course) and knock him out like he did to alexiso sakara………… by the way did anyone notice how HOT HIS GIRLFRIEND IS..!!! damnnn i want to got hawaii !!!
by ricky on Jul 30, 2008 12:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
these videos are quality keep it up mania just wondering where do you get your stories i get the from … i cant find because i dont know alot of websites im fromthe uk so can you name some other websites
by mma maniac on Jul 30, 2008 12:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
The side bar of the website lists other MMA sites.
by UKmmaBOY on Jul 30, 2008 12:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
But from experience this is the best. Intelligent & knowledgable posts, no stupid name calling and good articles.
by UKmmaBOY on Jul 30, 2008 12:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
mania who do you think will win florian or hearta its a hard one i go with florian desicion
by mma maniac on Jul 30, 2008 12:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Just to add my 2cents.. the last time Fenny went to a decision was agaisnt Sean Sherk..He is 7-0.. all finishes. It may be small..reall small chance it going to the judges..but a much more realistic that this fight ends before the final bell.
I got Kenny. Via TKO.
by PhilQNY on Jul 30, 2008 1:33 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Need a laugh? Well someone set up this kid’s Laptop..that when he opens it.. Gun shots blast out from the speakers.. the kid’s reaction couldn’t of been more funnier.
http://www.jokeroo.com/funnyvideos/hilarious_laptop_prank.html
by PhilQNY on Jul 30, 2008 12:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL, that was great reaction time tho, that kids got the right idea, better safe than sorry I guess.
by O damn he got caught on Jul 30, 2008 12:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol! now this was a video worth watching. wonder where it was shot, stockton or compton, (just kiddin) i did notice the bars on the windows, so its no wonder the kid freaked out.
by b.w. on Jul 30, 2008 12:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love it.. cuz you can’t even script shit like that. His reaction was Classic!!
by PhilQNY on Jul 30, 2008 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was great!!! LMFAO, whoever did that better watch out. Revenge can be a b*tch!
by chefdaddy on Jul 30, 2008 1:35 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn his girlfriend is hot. I hope he KO’s bisping
by GSP SUCKA on Jul 30, 2008 12:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree on both counts, but one has nothing to do with the other.
by PW on Jul 30, 2008 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I respect both of these fighters, but neither is my favorite. Both of them put on fantastic shows, and it’ll be a great striking war!!
I do, however, want Leben to win(by KO) simply because he really has come a very long way, and grown tremendously. He’s taking his life seriously now, he looks better, he feels better, and the new lifestyle he has taken on can only improve his career path, from the shit life he used to partake in. Also we will see a more intelligent Leben, which was even obvious in his last fight.
Bisping also has great athletic ability. And a great all around game, oh, and he’s also smart! This will be a great fight!!
Sorry about my rambling, and run-on sentences sometimes I do that, hahah.
by GodDamnMike on Jul 30, 2008 1:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
It was interesting to hear that Steve English is focusing on developing fast twitch muscle fibres (which are more fatigeable) over slow twitch (more resistant to fatigue). As far as exercise physiology goes, both would be required. Leben is obviously trying to be more “Anderson Silva like” and focus on speed and accuracy. With his seemingly natural “chin” this approach seems to make sense. However, his diet (especially the day before the fight) would probably need to be pretty carbohydrate intensive so that the fast fibres have enough energy available to them on the day of the fight. The fact that someone who works out as much as Leben obviously does would still have a little bit of weight around his waist is somewhat surprising.
by Muscle Dolphin on Jul 30, 2008 1:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
MUSCLE DOLPHIN. well said. fast twich muscle fibers are what made roy jones and and sugar ray leonard so great. not to mention bruce lee!, but with that said there can be only so much of it developed as to have it “god given”. leben can make 170 easy imo, he just doesnt want to. if bisping handles him (i think he will), i can see leben moving down to 170. fights with him and kos and swick would be great to watch.
by b.w. on Jul 30, 2008 3:06 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really like Bisping and Leben and honestly don’t care who wins, I just want to see a war. Kinda leaning towards thinking Leben is going to win though. Besides Anderson Silva Leben has never been knocked out, and the quality of his opponents has been far better than Bisping.
And on a side note – No questions asked, K-Flo.
by WB on Jul 30, 2008 1:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
nice marketing by ufc to promote ufc 89 main event..this guy lost to kalib starnes
by kas on Jul 30, 2008 2:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Has Bisping really knocked anyone out? I just don’t see him hurting Leben’s steel jaw in this fight with punches. Leben’s ground game isn’t half bad either even though we haven’t seen a lot of it lately. I would love to see that pond hopper lose this fight and open the door for Leben fighting some real 185er for a real test…Franklin, Hendo, McDonlad rematch, oh the new TUF champ Amir. Now that would be a good test for both dudes!
by mmamac on Jul 30, 2008 2:41 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
go to mmafights.co.uk then click on Bisping.
Bisping hits hard.
by Automation on Jul 30, 2008 3:17 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
i dont know if bisping its too hard for leben, my bets are for leben, but as everybody know, in mma the reality its different… if you dont belive me, ask rampage…
by E-L-F on Jul 30, 2008 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I am amazed that no one has said anything about his girlfriend yet. With that said, Leben by UD. Bisping seems to think that being cut = gas thank.
by NameNotRequired on Jul 30, 2008 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
yall know uma post it just like in every thread dealin w/ leben
“ill walk in smellin like booze n stripper n still put the stamp on kids”-Chris Leben
by robbie on Jul 30, 2008 11:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Leben is my favorite fighter, but I’m kind of nervous about this fight.
by RemedX on Jul 31, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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