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Chris Leben was born on July 21, 1980 in Portland, Oregon, United States. Chris Leben is listed as a mixed martial arts fighter. That works out to 46 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes Benson Polytechnic High School. The listed height is 180 cm.
My Take
Chris Leben is the kind of fighter I find easy to root for. A 12-10 UFC record is not pristine, and that is exactly the point, he fought everyone head-on and never seemed interested in playing it safe. From Portland to the Octagon's middleweight division, then later into refereeing and bare knuckle boxing, his whole arc reads like a man who simply could not walk away from combat. There is something honest about that stubbornness. I value entertainers who trade caution for action, and Leben gave fans the brawls they came for, win or lose, again and again.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Chris Leben
- Name (Japanese)
- クリス・リーベン
- Reading
- くりす・りーべん
- Born
- July 21, 1980 (age 46)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Monkey
- Origin
- Portland, Oregon, United States
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- mixed martial arts fighter
2. Background
- High school
- Benson Polytechnic High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Chris Leben born?
Born July 21, 1980 (age 46).
Where is Chris Leben from?
Chris Leben is from Portland, Oregon, United States.
What does Chris Leben do?
Chris Leben works as mixed martial arts fighter.
How tall is Chris Leben?
Chris Leben is 180 cm.
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