After 22 bouts in the octagon, more than a few fights outside the cage, and a recent turn toward a “mellow, regular” life, UFC middleweight Chris Leben is retiring. The Northwest-born brawler, who first emerged on the national stage as a troubled, but tough competitor on the inaugural season of “The Ultimate Fighter,” hangs up his gloves with a career record of 22-11. “It’s slowly registering,” Leben told MMAjunkie. “But the more I sit back and reflect, this is the right decision to make.
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‘TUF 1’ vet Chris Leben announces retirement after 22 UFC fights – MMA Junkie