UFC 132: Did Chris Leben Bite Off More Than He Can Chew In Wanderlei Silva?
Bleacher Report’s Andrew Barr:
UFC 132 is a stacked card with many potentially exciting fights, but there is one bout fans are expecting to steal the show: Wanderlei “The Axe Murderer” Silva vs. Chris “The Crippler” Leben.
Both men have a reputation for never taking a step back and throwing bombs. They are two of the most aggressive fighters in the history of MMA and, win or lose, they always put on a good show for the fans.
However, the question running through many people’s minds is: Is Chris Leben ready for a fighter like Wanderlei Silva?
Leben has been fighting in the UFC’s middleweight division for a long time, but he has never been able to elevate himself above gatekeeper status.
Wanderlei has only fought once in the UFC’s middleweight division, but is one of the most accomplished mixed martial artists ever and has fought many all-time greats.