Chris Leben Shares CRAZIEST Chael Sonnen Story!

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  • Опубліковано 10 жов 2023
  • At The Training Center in San Diego, Chris Leben spoke to Helen Yee about judging fights including UFC recently, taking Herb Dean’s course, reffing, how he manages to balance everything, shares another Chael Sonnen story, and more. #ChrisLeben #ChaelSonnen #UFC
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  • @mattbenson6698
    @mattbenson6698 7 місяців тому +138

    The crippler! The first man I ever legally placed a bet on! I bet $20 on him to win by KO against some guy named Anderson.

    • @Guru-ue2yp
      @Guru-ue2yp 7 місяців тому +9

      Great bet casual😂

    • @mattbenson6698
      @mattbenson6698 7 місяців тому +27

      @@Guru-ue2ypwas 18 and thought that Leben was going to walk through the trash fighter from pride.. I had a hard time watching Pride fights at that time. Was about as wrong as I could have been 😂

    • @Togairu
      @Togairu 7 місяців тому +24

      @@Guru-ue2yp "joined 2021" were you even alive then casual?

    • @OscarOffTheCuff
      @OscarOffTheCuff 7 місяців тому +11

      @@Guru-ue2ypyou weren’t even around when that fight happened lmfao

    • @theboogeyman9813
      @theboogeyman9813 7 місяців тому +3

      Takes courage to admit that.

  • @agookchild
    @agookchild Місяць тому +26

    Fighter, coach, ref, judge, gym owner. Full fighter’s arc.
    This guy just needs to write a book and his story is complete.

  • @onatgomceli6950
    @onatgomceli6950 7 місяців тому +39

    What a legend, this guy headbutted punches to break hands.

  • @ryan3390
    @ryan3390 7 місяців тому +34

    Sounds like he is in good shape and good health. Congratulations on a great fifhting career, successful gym, judging and reffing. BRAVO Leben

  • @cindaman
    @cindaman 7 місяців тому +58

    Love to see Chris looking so good and healthy. Dude has a hard a life and lots of up and downs but one of the nicest most down to earth people I have ever met.

    • @bfromthea7663
      @bfromthea7663 10 днів тому

      Literally! Man sounds good and healthy! Considering how many head shots the man has taken over the years

    • @gesundheit602
      @gesundheit602 10 днів тому

      I was gonna comment but you said everything I wanted to say. Chris is just a good human being. He’s had problems like everyone has, but he’s always been humble throughout.

  • @guermeisterdoodlebug7980
    @guermeisterdoodlebug7980 7 місяців тому +11

    “How do you like your coffee?”
    “Black . . . with a little cream, a little sugar.”
    😂

  • @DavidJacobs-kf6lw
    @DavidJacobs-kf6lw 7 місяців тому +12

    It's AWESOME to see the Crippler succeeding like this after fighting, the man has literally helped shape MMA as a whole! So many great memories of Chris Leben!!

  • @Aqua_Holic_Fishing
    @Aqua_Holic_Fishing 7 місяців тому +29

    Seriously happy to see folks like Chris Leben, Mike Perry and others succeed within the realm of this insane sport!
    It's an absolute pleasure to have witnessed many of these fights live and in person.
    MUCH RESPECT

  • @theivthcrusade
    @theivthcrusade 7 місяців тому +14

    Stoked for Chris!

  • @jeffthompson6248
    @jeffthompson6248 14 днів тому +5

    So glad to see Chris doing well in life. Amazing turn around from where he looked to be headed when we were all introduced to him years ago, at least from the outside looking in.

  • @kingcesar4272
    @kingcesar4272 7 місяців тому +34

    Chris Leben and Sean need to do a pod cast lol

  • @MattPowers209
    @MattPowers209 7 місяців тому +10

    Love it i really hope to see Jason Miller go down similar path once he gets his head back right ✅ 🙏

  • @TheCheffer76
    @TheCheffer76 7 місяців тому +8

    Helen brightens the day always

    • @AJ-das
      @AJ-das 11 днів тому

      Nina Drama pales in comparison

  • @cheeseburgereddie1929
    @cheeseburgereddie1929 7 місяців тому +4

    Such a fun interview and it’s really nice to see Leben so happy. Plus the bonus for me was reconfirming how big of a Seinfeld fan Chael is for pulling the old buying funny stories from Chris like Peterman did with Kramer.

  • @skeletonmakesgood
    @skeletonmakesgood 7 місяців тому +4

    Thank you Helen. Well done! We all love the Crippler!

  • @wm6549
    @wm6549 7 місяців тому +6

    Helen's interviews always have funny moments. 😅

  • @ISEEORBS
    @ISEEORBS 7 місяців тому +5

    Chris you are the man. Keep it professional bro.

  • @EdwinYRequena
    @EdwinYRequena 7 місяців тому +6

    I remember on one of my brothers first fights as an amateur seeing him ref there for the first time and my brother and I were like "hey bro, is that Chris Leben?" and we were both like no way. Great memories, seeing a bunch of fighters in the back while preparing to make the walk.

  • @g.shultz2512
    @g.shultz2512 7 місяців тому +8

    Since the Ultimate Fighter season 1 I been a fan of Leban. Crazy good dude, and I mean crazy as in loco lol

  • @theboogeyman9813
    @theboogeyman9813 7 місяців тому +5

    Chael and Leben are both 🐐 🐐

  • @AutomaticProductions
    @AutomaticProductions 9 днів тому

    Congratulations Chris! good to see you doing so well!

  • @crispyone2564
    @crispyone2564 9 днів тому

    I’m so Happy Chris has got his head together. He’s a true gift to the sport

  • @danielmeuler2877
    @danielmeuler2877 7 днів тому

    I am very happy for Chris. It's nice to see him excited about the new directions his life is going in.

  • @merlinoner
    @merlinoner 7 місяців тому +2

    Happy to see Leben doing well.

  • @johnsmith-sc9ct
    @johnsmith-sc9ct 7 місяців тому +2

    I love this dude so much that my 7yr old son knows him and loves him

  •  8 днів тому

    I love Chris . What a warrior.

  • @charlesgraham9954
    @charlesgraham9954 18 днів тому +1

    happy for Chris, he's been through a lot.

  • @ChaelZonnen
    @ChaelZonnen 7 місяців тому +4

    That was Chael being a good friend… and to do the funny bit from Seinfeld

  • @sycadelic666
    @sycadelic666 8 днів тому

    Glad to see The Crippler in such a state. This dude is a living legend. Underrated as a fighter, a person, and a businessman. Shout out to Doctor Octagon.

  • @rcrobturbo9433
    @rcrobturbo9433 15 днів тому +1

    legend!

  • @frisk151
    @frisk151 12 днів тому

    Chris has come a LONG way since we first saw him on TUF... Definite respect to the man!

  • @jimsteele7108
    @jimsteele7108 29 днів тому +1

    I like Chris, definitely a likable guy. He seems to be really enjoying life. Good for him.

  • @p0wn
    @p0wn 15 днів тому +1

    Leben looks really good. Great to see.

  • @motok8425
    @motok8425 29 днів тому +1

    Happy for you Chris, you deserve it…

  • @FerrisBueller-lj9zj
    @FerrisBueller-lj9zj 13 днів тому

    Big love for big chris always ♡♡♡♡♡♡♡

  • @slimshadychristopher
    @slimshadychristopher 7 місяців тому +3

    Another fun and fantastic interview by (your one and only) Hell Yee. Leben seems so cool, doing his stuff post fighting. An excellent template for other fighters; unless the monetize like O'Malley or something superstar like that.

  • @1962jet
    @1962jet 11 днів тому +1

    best episode ever: multiple hot Helens and top notch stories

  • @traviskitchen3252
    @traviskitchen3252 10 днів тому

    I love ya Chris been following all along brother 👊🏻😎 my favourite fighter of all time

  • @nedaCFilms
    @nedaCFilms 8 днів тому

    Wish Leben all the best!! ❤

  • @YAHUAH870
    @YAHUAH870 7 місяців тому +2

    Proud of my boy.

  • @RenegadeRanga
    @RenegadeRanga 14 днів тому +1

    Chris is an awesome dude. We really do need more ex pro fighters putting the post career work in to become excellent referees and judges. You can see by the look in his eyes when he's doing the job how focused he is.

  • @joshnaudi
    @joshnaudi День тому

    Leben & Bonner both were at the same crossroads. I love that Chris found his path and wish that Stephen had found his. Great interview

  • @TravelingGringo-gj4wc
    @TravelingGringo-gj4wc 9 днів тому

    Chris Leben still has his faculties and speech in tact after all these years. He has been in some crazy wars throughout his career.

  • @user-iw5fb4th3r
    @user-iw5fb4th3r 7 місяців тому +6

    What a success story from what he came from and his addiction. I love his laugh Lmaoooo

  • @emjay3066
    @emjay3066 Місяць тому +2

    He looks really healthy and well, good to see him doing well.
    He literally put UFC on the map from TUF season one.
    Still makes me laugh thinking about him ‘spritzing’ that guys pillow.

  • @AdamTheBeard
    @AdamTheBeard 20 днів тому

    Warms your heart to see this lad doing so well now. Hard times make harder men 👏💪

  • @adambananas7741
    @adambananas7741 7 місяців тому +4

    Chris Leban is still my favorite TUF competitor.

    • @cindaman
      @cindaman 7 місяців тому +1

      Mine too and hate Koscheck and Southworth.

    • @JobsJ87
      @JobsJ87 7 місяців тому

      "Is Big Booty Bob coming back?" - Josh Koscheck

  • @martinjames6148
    @martinjames6148 10 днів тому

    Chris is a legend

  • @johnraygun9868
    @johnraygun9868 14 днів тому

    Love you Chris! Thank you for all your work!!!❤

  • @primate4
    @primate4 9 днів тому

    I’m glad that Leben is doing much better!!!!

  • @mjccarpenter
    @mjccarpenter 10 днів тому

    Was there ever a bad Leben fight? Love this guy and glad he's still involved. 🤙🏼

  • @my3sons386
    @my3sons386 7 місяців тому

    Great interview, more stories

  • @peacefrog64
    @peacefrog64 8 днів тому

    lol, what great stories from The Crippler himself. Thank you Helen.

  • @megatron22it
    @megatron22it 7 місяців тому +1

    Love this dude

  • @rzmod4766
    @rzmod4766 18 днів тому

    love chris

  • @MrResale
    @MrResale 15 днів тому

    probably the best judge ever

  • @thepielord26
    @thepielord26 8 днів тому

    Yo leben you got your respect in this game. Legend!

  • @zeek3580
    @zeek3580 7 місяців тому

    Love Chris

  • @jrvane11
    @jrvane11 9 днів тому

    Big fan of The Crippler! I like seeing this side of him, seems like a cool dude.

  • @Based_Shogun
    @Based_Shogun 9 днів тому

    Back when he was younger, I really couldn't stand Chris. As he matured, trained harder and drank less, I saw a different man. Since then I've really liked him and I'm happy to see him still part of the community all these years later. Great to hear his thoughts and see him running a gym.

  • @TheHelton91
    @TheHelton91 7 місяців тому +2

    He autographed a dollar bill in the mgm lobby for me way back 👊🏻

  • @UAPReportingCenter
    @UAPReportingCenter 7 місяців тому

    Legend

  • @archstanton3636
    @archstanton3636 17 днів тому

    Leben is a legend.

  • @ISEEORBS
    @ISEEORBS 7 місяців тому

    Good job Helen. Awesome 👍

  • @GDTheTrain13
    @GDTheTrain13 10 днів тому

    So many fighters complain about refs and judges ,Leben stepped up

  • @AntonioGomez-gg7dd
    @AntonioGomez-gg7dd 7 місяців тому +1

    OG. Period. Dot.

  • @qball8437
    @qball8437 9 днів тому

    They don't build em like Chris anymore....glad he's a ref now lord knows we need all the solid officials we can get.....and the 'crippler?....doesn't get any better than this!! 💯

  • @izaakchater9165
    @izaakchater9165 18 днів тому

    Herb Dean seems so wholesome

  • @yeahno6100
    @yeahno6100 4 місяці тому

    Yeah, good onya Chrisco! you're a fuckin' legend mate!

  • @rodrod1515
    @rodrod1515 7 місяців тому

    Absolutely awesome!!!😂😂😂

  • @seferino
    @seferino Місяць тому

    The crippler Leben. 💯💯💯🤜🏻🧱 A legend. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @larry90944
    @larry90944 7 місяців тому

  • @MrPorsche91730
    @MrPorsche91730 22 дні тому

    Glad to see Chris doing much better. I doubt he would be here if kept on the path he was on

  • @alaskayoung3413
    @alaskayoung3413 3 дні тому

    My favorite fighter ever! On TuF 1 when he drank all night and then was the only one to finish the test run was so awersome haha. Dude is inhuman. Can't believe hes still going so hard after how bad his heart issue was.

  • @berklyjr7713
    @berklyjr7713 7 місяців тому

    Always loved the crippler and Helen you are to hot for the schmo lol seriously you are always on point and also ready to joke. I want a Helen yee in my life❤️

  • @sevourn
    @sevourn 7 місяців тому +3

    Chris owes cheal two hundred bucks!

  • @Demon_S_Downs
    @Demon_S_Downs 7 місяців тому +1

    I fuckin love this guy 💪😎 but I love Helen more 😍

  • @stephencawker1565
    @stephencawker1565 15 днів тому

    Good too see Chris isn't Drunk and going to jail!....lmao...Love the Crippler!

  • @davereloader8837
    @davereloader8837 9 днів тому

    Imagine if Chris would have been around for bare knuckle? Great seeing him judging. His MMA knowledge and coaching skills are top notch.

  • @baka120y4
    @baka120y4 9 днів тому

    Great to see him doing well! He was a bit of a hot head / air head on TUF!!

  • @shogunrua4499
    @shogunrua4499 7 місяців тому +1

    Best chin in the game

  • @timarmstrong6257
    @timarmstrong6257 11 днів тому

    Portland legend

  • @fmcdomer
    @fmcdomer 7 місяців тому +1

    The first time he told this story was way funnier. Said the deer was in a car for 2 weeks and mom had him take a bite. And he went to the hospital

  • @user-nj3qv2gr4t
    @user-nj3qv2gr4t 8 днів тому

    Buying stories is literally a Seinfeld episode

  • @tigersnowy6979
    @tigersnowy6979 10 днів тому

    Love the Crippler!

  • @Mojo_Jo_Jo_
    @Mojo_Jo_Jo_ 7 місяців тому +2

    Javier Mendez gave you credit for discovering the Volk news 💪🏼💪🏼

  • @MrJesseBell
    @MrJesseBell 7 місяців тому

    Splurgeo paintings! Dope gym Chris.

  • @ShowseeTravels
    @ShowseeTravels 7 місяців тому

    Legend… Chris bring back the Red hair 🙏

  • @dudeman5166
    @dudeman5166 13 днів тому +1

    Chris is the reason TUF was successful and TUF was the reason the UFC was successful

  • @eganc1976
    @eganc1976 8 днів тому

    I drank with Leben one night in Hawaii at a UFC viewing event at a bar. He would order ( waitress understood quickly ) a shot of Jameson with his regular drink, and one in between drinks. I was wasted, but I'm guessing 10 drinks and 20 shots...no shit

  • @Meatball2022
    @Meatball2022 10 днів тому

    Lebron looks good. Happy for him that he’s doing well. He’s had a rough life

  • @kingcesar4272
    @kingcesar4272 7 місяців тому

    must watch lol

  • @artandsoundsociety5419
    @artandsoundsociety5419 19 днів тому

    It’s pretty scary when I don’t know if it’s a man or woman I don’t want to offend anybody but their head is bigger than Chris Leben said there’s been scientific studies done on Chris Leben‘s head how big it is the actual human head weighs approximately 5 pounds Chris Leben’s head weighs 28 1/2 pounds not only is he is smart, intelligent fighter, but now he’s crossed over into being a referee. Congratulations but you are still a fighter in my mind and one hell of a fighter that never quit, and I don’t think I ever seen you got beaten you just rolled with the punches. You’re a true champion Chris Leben.

  • @jeremyfreeman866
    @jeremyfreeman866 7 місяців тому

    Didn't see the "skillsaw" coming oh gawd

  • @25Soupy
    @25Soupy 8 днів тому

    That was a Seinfeld episode.

  • @Squatch34
    @Squatch34 7 місяців тому

    Lebens voice actually sounds just like Charles

  • @jessboysen1976
    @jessboysen1976 9 днів тому

    Helen is such a beautiful classy lady.

  • @CIRCLEOFTONE
    @CIRCLEOFTONE 7 місяців тому

    The Cat Smasher 😊

  • @John-gh2lz
    @John-gh2lz 7 місяців тому +2

    How in the fuck does this dude not have cte ??? He blocked alot of punches by using his head

  • @DLHarv
    @DLHarv 7 місяців тому

    Chris Leben v Joey Diaz v Sean Strickland would go nuclear