Chris ‘The Crippler’ Leben: I’m going to make 20,000 people shut-up at UFC 89

**Tony** · 24-09-2008, 09:24

UFC middleweight contender Chris Leben was our guest on this weeks broadcast of Pro MMA Radio. Presented by MMAmania.com, Pro MMA Radio airs live every Monday night at 9pm and features many of the top fighters from the UFC and beyond.

‘The Crippler’ didn’t waste any time getting into his fight with Michael Bisping at UFC 89. Leben gives credit to Bisping’s technical approach but isn’t impressed with his power. He also believes people underestimate his (Leben’s) ground game.

Leben predicts he will win by knockout.

Larry asks him about the short stint he did in prison that kept him out of UFC 85 and the story behind choking out one of his fellow inmates.

Chris also talks about his fight with Anderson Silva and how he had it in his head that he was going to knock him out in the first round - and how that mental mistake cost him the fight.

The Ultimate Fighter Season 1 is discussed along with the recent reunion show. Leben is still surprised that Kenny Florian has evolved into such a complete fighter. He also calls Mike Swick ‘crazy’ and says Swick went into an unprovoked and bizarre tirade about a rematch during the reunion show.

Leben pimps his upcoming fighting show and what life is like as a trainer and coach, as well as his other endeavors outside of the UFC.

Finally there’s the infamous car ride he shared with Diego Sanchez and Josh Koscheck. (Click here if you missed it). What does he really think about Kos and Diego? Check out the replay and hear for yourself!