Chris Leben training pics for Michael Bisping UFC 89 fight ...
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Man, it’s all in those Icon videos. You can see this KO coming from months away.
by NameNotRequired on Oct 13, 2008 11:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Looks like he’s gaining crazy muscle mass. He looks as dense as sherk.
by NameNotRequired on Oct 14, 2008 1:31 AM EDT up reply actions
hes looking like hes jerking off in the first pic, and then relieved in the 2nd after shooting his wad on the gym floor
by brendan on Oct 14, 2008 1:39 AM EDT up reply actions
His trunk looks as dense as sherk’s. Definitely more cut.
by NameNotRequired on Oct 14, 2008 4:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Partly fancy camera work. Black and white pics are doing that for him. The shadows make his muscles appear more defined than they are. He is definitely in good shape, but he’s not going to look like Sherk. That said, I hope he kicks the tobacco juice out of that loudmouth limey.
by --utaptout-- on Oct 14, 2008 9:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Leben is winning this fight for sure!! He looks to be in great shap for this fight.
by belfort_fan on Oct 14, 2008 1:34 PM EDT up reply actions
he looks in so much better shape compared to the old tuf days, hes REALLY matured as a fighter
by Jared on Oct 13, 2008 10:03 PM EDT reply actions
Really hard fight to call I like both fighters…Bisping with a win can actually be a good pay per fight against Anderson. Leben on the other hand has the worst style to fight him look at the first fight. Lets also keep in mind muscle mass has never been an indication of fighting skill Penn vs Sherk and of course Fedor. That being said.. Leben looks great and is doing everything possible to win this one…don’t know who to pick if my back was against the wall I’ll pick Bisping but not sure..who knows maybe Leben is turning into a different figther and will be a threat. Now you know why I think this is such a great fight and free!
by Robert on Oct 14, 2008 9:22 AM EDT up reply actions
holy crap. this is so hard to call. i was going for bisping some what. but seeing this pic. wow he has come far. dosent even look the same.
by the still operator on Oct 13, 2008 10:09 PM EDT reply actions
lebans go thtis one he has that ko power naturally now he has extra bulk. bisbing kod via right over hand
by gio on Oct 13, 2008 10:10 PM EDT reply actions
WTF??? This guy’s physique is looking good as hell damm!! Not even the shadow of what he use to be, I’m impressed! and are those tattos all over his upper body? Wow, dramatic change in looks, hope he Knocks Bisping the F out!!!
by Lycan on Oct 13, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
Well I was going to say war Bisping but since I hate him I want Leben to kill him…………DEAD!
by Brian "Bisping-Hater" on Oct 13, 2008 10:11 PM EDT reply actions
WTF!??? This guy’s physique is looking good as hell damm!! Not even the shadow of what he use to be, I’m impressed! and are those tattos all over his upper body? Wow, dramatic change in looks, hope he Knocks Bisping the F out!!!
by Lycan on Oct 13, 2008 10:12 PM EDT reply actions
Leben wil be the first to finish bisping in a fight.
by BlazedBrad on Oct 13, 2008 10:17 PM EDT reply actions
Even though I want leben to win, I just don’t see it happening. Bisping is more of a technical fighter so I see him working his way to a decision by staying away from lebens power. I think this fight will end up going the same way the huerta/florian fight went, with bisping being florian and leben being huerta.
by rydinlow on Oct 13, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
yeah.. thats a good analogy to how I see it playing out.
by TheNewfie on Oct 13, 2008 10:22 PM EDT up reply actions
Leben will stand and trade all day, but he is actually a very good all-around fighter. He has good jits and a strong ground game. Just because he prefers not to use them doesn’t mean they aren’t there.
by PW on Oct 14, 2008 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions
Even though I want leben to win, I just don’t see it happening. Bisping is more of a technical fighter so I see him working his way to a decision by staying away from lebens power. I think this fight will end up going the same way the huerta/florian fight went, with bisping being florian and leben being huerta.
by rydinlow on Oct 13, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
Cool that he’s more toned and everything… but it’s not like that means he’s necessarily any stronger. It’s possible he even overtrained for this fight since it’s been so long since his last one. I don’t think these pics should change anyones opinion of the fight outcome.
I think Bisping gets the W via 3rd round TKO.. but I see Leben having a 40% chance of a 1st or 2nd round KO
by TheNewfie on Oct 13, 2008 10:21 PM EDT reply actions
It’s good to see he will be in shape.
He’s tryin to make this fight more exciting.
by Madnuts on Oct 13, 2008 10:40 PM EDT reply actions
Wow Chris Leben looks to be in great shape. Lets hope he has a good game plan to go with that.
by RyanHobbs on Oct 13, 2008 10:55 PM EDT reply actions
i like how hes actually training hard and i hope he wins but i see bisping getting this one but i do see leben being a future champion
by randy murders on Oct 13, 2008 11:09 PM EDT reply actions
leben looks way better for his fight with bisping then he did with anderson silva but yea leben is gonna fuck his world up.
by Dan A on Oct 13, 2008 11:19 PM EDT reply actions
OMG HES IN SHAPE HE LOOKS SO MUCH BETTER THIS MUST MEAN THAT CAPS IS CRUISE CONTROL FOR COOL!!!!
ROFL!!!!Seriously if you think because his muscles got bigger that some how he has matured as a fighter you should……..
Anyways Bisping will take this shit unless he gets sloppy which is doubtful.
by Khaos_Warrior on Oct 13, 2008 11:34 PM EDT reply actions
i would be shocked if leben doesnt win this. he hits harder and has a better ground game.
by bobby o'shea on Oct 14, 2008 12:03 AM EDT reply actions
He hits harder? Your power can only go so far. Overall, Leben is a brawler, Bisbing has great technique. And hate to predict what will happen, but I don’t see this fight going to the ground.
Bisping has this fight, his clinch is just too good. TKO.
by Madnuts on Oct 14, 2008 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
uhhh, yeah…he looks ready to go. This could be a very dangerous Leben.
by rawbert on Oct 14, 2008 12:21 AM EDT reply actions
Bisping will murder this so called iron fist steel jaw fartherless bastard! by tko then all the yanks and Hamill nut lickers will claim leben is a bum and Bisping hasnt fought anyone! even thought he gave Evans a tougher fight then Chuck Lidell.
by Tony on Oct 14, 2008 12:24 AM EDT reply actions
Tony, how do Bisping’s nuts taste? You stupid Red Coat!
by Brian "Bisping-Hater" on Oct 14, 2008 6:04 AM EDT up reply actions
Tony would answer you, but his mouth is full.
by chefdaddy on Oct 14, 2008 7:21 AM EDT up reply actions
bisping is the most boring fighter to watch. all he does is dance around like a fruitcake and throw weak ass jabs like a fuckin boxer. i cant believe the fuckin hype around him. he needs to stop bein such a pussy and engage. if bisping wins its because he throws some combos and runs, throws some combos and runs…and so on and so on…… thats the story of bispings life. thats not why people watch the ufc. fuck him up leben.
by allamerican on Oct 14, 2008 8:52 AM EDT up reply actions
Three letters: MMA. Anything goes, it’s like someone bashing on the ground game.
by MikeD on Oct 14, 2008 9:53 AM EDT up reply actions
i hear ya brother, if bisbing wins this one it will be a real boring fight,all the way to the juges cards. leben by KO second round!
by swizz on Oct 14, 2008 10:32 AM EDT up reply actions
What are you talking about allamerican? I can see that you want Leben to win and all, but Bisping is not exactly a Machida, have you seen his last two fights? It’s nice to see someone with some technique too instead of a drunken bar brawler like Leben.. He’s gonna take Leben down and smash him, 2 round TKO just you wait..
by RoB on Oct 14, 2008 7:55 PM EDT up reply actions
And Tito gave Evans a tougher fight than Chuck Liddell but Chuck Liddell knocked out Tito twice…yeah great logic Tony. Keep up the good work Mr. MMA Math.
by RyanHobbs on Oct 15, 2008 1:28 AM EDT up reply actions
He looks like he’s JERKING IT in the first pic.
by shouldersbyPETE on Oct 14, 2008 12:37 AM EDT reply actions
leben loses by KO due to overload in his massive noggin from slightly ridiculous comments on how his being in shape for once somehow guarantees him a huge style upgrade and magical infusion of skill.
i like leben fine. i like both these guys. but what the hell?…
by hardcase on Oct 14, 2008 12:42 AM EDT reply actions
He could be taking a mean dump in the first one, and just got caught on camera.
by Squishy Dolphin on Oct 14, 2008 1:56 AM EDT reply actions
Only way I see bisping winning this fight is if he uses his wrestling ………
by Colin D on Oct 14, 2008 2:03 AM EDT reply actions
and he will, he’s gonna take him down and do what he’s best at and that’s standing up pushing the legs aside and throw down big punches..
by RoB on Oct 14, 2008 7:01 AM EDT up reply actions
flippin hekkkk, he is cut, im rootin for michael (im from britain lol), but chris is the man and he looks ripped man, its a new chris leben and i hope mike is prepared
by SGTBlitz on Oct 14, 2008 5:59 AM EDT reply actions
he got pretty decent abs best i’ve ever seen him
by ruan-fiy on Oct 14, 2008 7:36 AM EDT reply actions
i know a lot of people dont like leben but i think hes gonna knock bisping the fuck out and shock a lot of people. i hope anyways.
by allamerican on Oct 14, 2008 8:18 AM EDT reply actions
Me to, I dont think that Bisping has the amount of heart that Leben does or just the raw toughness. I think Leben will deliver the vitory and I think it will be convincing.
by Spyder on Oct 14, 2008 1:53 PM EDT up reply actions
“His head’s like Sputnik. Spherical, but quite pointy in parts”
A fit, determined Leben will be tough to beat.
by BobC on Oct 14, 2008 11:36 AM EDT reply actions
Thank God Chris will not be tested afterwards. He is so juiced, but I do hope he wins this one. Cardio will be a huge difference. Gaining so much mass so soon, i do hope he didnt forget his cardio and gas too soon. Bisping has great cardio but is way over rated for the UFC brass, their pim up boy for europe. Cant wait for Jan 17, man coleman is going to be wired out of his head. War Shogun!! I’m shouting for Bisping on this one. just because he is a neighbor.
by ROy on Oct 14, 2008 3:48 PM EDT reply actions
You more shredded than a Julienne salad, man.
by Mrs.Featherbottom on Oct 14, 2008 5:04 PM EDT reply actions
could this be what chris was talking about when he said “i dont wanna give anything away but bisping is going to be a new chris leben” . . . oh well who cares, looking forward to this one. i dont really care who wins, i just wanna see a good fight. id like to see bisping step out of his comfort zone and really be tested too.
by COR on Oct 14, 2008 6:46 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone that is in shape.. looks ripped after they get done working out… or while they are working out for that matter.
by enzo-enormous on Oct 14, 2008 6:55 PM EDT reply actions
Must be dat hawaiian water…. bradda is ripped….
by LOCAL BOI on Oct 14, 2008 8:28 PM EDT reply actions
im glad people are finally appreciating leben. he’s been one of my favorite fighters for a while cause he brings it. that being said i visualize bisping picking him appart with the standup anderson silva style.
by jonsey on Oct 14, 2008 10:42 PM EDT reply actions
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