Chris Leben talks legendary MMA fights, being a Referee, fighting hungover, Mike Tyson vs Jake Paul

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[@AndersonRodriguez-uk2uu]

The podcast is very good, one of the best, I love it, I see that some would like me to invite Johnny Hendricks, I do the same, invite him man ❤️

[@LiarSlayer01-gb7en]

I want Neil deGrasse Tyson more than anybody. That would be epic. Also rampage and Mike tyson together would be great with Luke there. And then everyone. You and rampage are doing amazing. Fix up the whole place. Add a bunch of color. Maybe walk around the neighborhood with rampage. Do a podcast out in the park.

[@UncleSamSiam]

Me VS Chris bareknuckle in Fight Circus 🙌😂❤️🙏

[@Fred12781]

You wimp complaining to them about a non broken nose

[@californiacavemandastardly6538]

FUTURE GUEST Mark "The Smashing Machine "Kerr

[@BrentW912]

So we just gone act like Bear and Rampage aren’t building a catalog of nothing but legends interviews?? We are in the golden age!

[@TheBullyDisciple]

It's crazy, legend after legend

[@ifgwelf]

This podcast>>>JRE. These interviews actually stay on track and we get so many great stories

[@hunterstahl7126]

@@ifgwelf ain’t lying at all

[@mikemichaels2914]

@ian1387g agreed I'm over Rogan. This where it's at with Consistant good Casts

[@topixyt.5308]

Man what a cool Podcast see u next time ...!!!

[@TashiTrainer]

Chris leben has heart of gold. Very honest and humble person

[@mikeronald3812]

Back in the day some might say he would have ended up not so well in the end. However that couldn't be any further from the truth. What a journey. Leben was 1 of the most exciting fighters ever. He looks and sounds great!

[@David.Wahlers]

I’ve struggled with complete sobriety and after watching this and seeing Lebens turnaround has motivated me to become completely clean.

[@damienholland9244]

Find other addicts who are trying to become sober. You can do it for free at local NA / AA meetings look it up. Don't try to stop alone.

[@burtbun3689]

I too struggled with being completely clean and sober for many years. I thought I'd at least smoke weed for the rest of my life. When I finally made a real commitment, went all in for my recovery and decided to truly live a spiritual life, all in.....I did it. I've been completely clean and sober over 5.5 years. 6 years in June if I make it, God willing. You CAN DO IT. If I can do it, if Leben can do it, so can you bud.

[@jaymelt9037]

I'm rooting for you.

[@damienholland9244]

I went to AA/NA meetings in rehab for 10 weeks might want to look that up. Finding a local AA / NA meeting costs nothing.

[@burtbun3689]

@@damienholland9244 Becoming a real part of the AA/NA community gave me a real life. Real friends. Real purpose. Do that Bro. It's a game changer.

[@The-Mma-Gringo]

Leben was a BEAST ! He had that ginger superpower !

[@jaxxonpodcast]

📈📈📈

[@Onthebrink5]

Not a ginger

[@kkrollingskkrollings3173]

Followed Chris since tuf one he’s a real mma pioneer. Love his fighting style a real fan favourite much respect to him. Glad he has found sobriety and real happiness he’s a good dude.

[@mikeronald3812]

The old Leben was dun but I like this one better.

[@simonl8284]

The best part of this Podcast was how professional Chris was when talking about being a referee. It was awesome to see!

[@svensvenson2316]

The Crippler?!? Lets go!

[@raingang8720]

this is the best mma podcast smoking right now so many legends of the sport

[@anthonym2701]

Seeing what a gentleman and humble guy Chris has become is awesome.

[@miket4654]

Chris is a legend. Loved watching him fight. Love seeing fighters that retire get into reffing and judging! Great pod!

[@SanyamJain1989]

The entire TUF 1 cast, will always have a special place in my heart. Mike Swick, Kenny Florian, Diego Sanchez, and Chris Leben were my favourites. Thanks as always for the podcast Bear, Rampage, and Chris. Chris will always be one of my favourite fighters of all time, long live The Crippler. 🙏♥️

[@Chops_4114]

Swear that season took over me and the homies life. Started doing fights and training in our backyards. Setting up fights in basements 😂😂😂

[@seferino]

Chris "the crippler" Leben. 🔥🔥 An mma legend that had a brick 🧱 for left hand. 🤜🏻

[@jaxxonpodcast]

⛓️⛓️⛓️⛓️

[@Armathlive]

⛓️ 🔗 ⛓️ 🔗 🔐 🔒 🗝

[@ll9595]

Chris has gone through a lot and came out on top. He has my respect and admiration, super sweet guy

[@MMZS528]

when Rampage says wow, you can believe it. He knows the raw reality of a fight

[@p-funk2067]

Good shit bear for not setting the ads on. That’s a major reason I fuck with this pod, aside from the guests of course.

[@jaxxonpodcast]

We appreciate you so much - thank you so much for supporting us - bear degudio

[@CharlCrowie1]

I hope that Rampage can squash the beefs with Forest, Wanderlei and Chael so they can also be interviewed on day

[@maybeioverreacted2901]

Him and Wandy are good now

[@mikeronald3812]

Chael and Forest can be resolved. I wouldn't trust Wandy.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

wanderlei can barely speak english, would need a translator on the podcast

[@CharlCrowie1]

@@GrowingDownUnder Thats ok, Yoel Romero wiht a translator on JRE is one of the best podcasts

[@cypresspuz]

NOPE. Beef makes things interesting, snowflake

[@Monkeysuncle123]

To me this is already the best mma podcast with the best guest!!! Respect to all u guys, Rampage has always been in my top 3 favorite fighters! God Bless n stay safe guys!!!!

[@jimdandy1872]

Chris is a real good dude. I can tell he read Bill W big book because he didn’t publicly announce it. Congrats on 5.5 years. 15 one day a a time.

[@Retrokinggaming]

Man Chris leben is the man. I loved watching his fights. Win or lose, it was always a crazy fight. I met him in hawaii at the Ala Moana shopping center. I shook his hand and told him how much I loved watching him fight. He said thank you, sir. He was talking to these 2 Japanese girls. So, I didn't want to distract him from the mission for too long. But he has such an inspirational story.

[@LouStoriale]

Chris Leben was the fighter that Anderson Silva was given to prove he was that good. Crazy fight. The last person you want to fight is someone with a hard head, strong jaw, and powerful punches.

[@GrowingDownUnder]

leben was also the bare knuckle beast after he left ufc

[@jacob9538]

Anderson demolished him and then handed him his empty water bottle when he was done lol Chris tried to take a drink of it.

[@eNyaaaw]

Chris was the first version of the Korean Zombie in that it was almost impossible to put him away, and the closer Chris got to being knocked out, the more dangerous he became and the chance of Leben getting the KO win went up as well. Sounds and talks just like Ken Shamrock to me lol.

[@Brandon_N420]

This is the best podcast out there, it’s so interesting listing to not just Chris Leben, but all the other legends that have been on this podcast. You guys are killing it.

[@jaxxonpodcast]

Let’s go thank you so much for supporting us - bear degidio

[@TstanDa-Man]

31:20 Rampage: It’s like Apples and Grapes 😂😂

[@baldlyjoe]

Whenever I see Chris Leben, click. He's a great mma ambassador.

[@acarter4173]

Chris has experience and integrity. We need more coaches AND officials of his ilk.

[@rollotomassi8251]

Greatest MMA pod on earth 🤑🤛🤜

[@jaxxonpodcast]

Facts -bear

[@alexvasquez9806]

YO BEAR! You're always giving out "flowers", you deserve them too! Much respect to all you have built and to your people who stand beside you; including RAMPAGE! Loving these legend interviews!

[@jeramyfox6979]

Man, I love Chris. This guy has had a roller coaster of a life. He should be a inspiration to a lot of people.

[@THEbrickShitHous]

this is the trio we’ve always needed. keep it up guys!

[@bobbytartsinis5477]

What a GREAT GREAT podcast. Rampage is my favorite personality in MMA and Bear is the PERFECT partner for podcast cause you guys fight like a married couple - Pause, no Diddy.

[@BrianCgrizzley]

Thanks so much for having Leben on! I loved the sobriety talk and all his books are crazy, I can relate to allll of that crazy stuff I thought I was reading my own life. Great podcast guys!!!

[@m_b4]

Chris Leben one of my favourites, that Wanderlei KO was awesome.

[@durdurisson7019]

Best MMA podcast

[@chicagoforeclosures]

Chris Leben is an absolute legend and a super down to earth dude. Great interview.

[@BadTime4Real]

Leben always brought the fight to his opponent when they were locked in the cage, & big ups to him for continuing to be a positive influence in the fight world even if he’s not competing. I’m ready for Luke to go put in work but Schilling ain’t no joke. Keep the legends coming.

[@chrisignacio1791]

JAXXON Podcast The Gift That Keeps on Giving ❤

[@vercingetorixavernian8978]

Rampage’s energy brightens my day

[@donnellaapperson480]

Mad respect to Chris it's awesome to see him from the start and to see what he has become is truly inspiring to say the least!

[@CH-ko5rs]

Absolute legend, seeing him live and thrive is an honor

[@phychmasher]

It makes me happy to see Chris Leben seemingly flourishing these days!

[@NorthVikingKing]

My favorite fighter from back in the day 💪

[@APATHTC]

This Podcast just CAN'T STOP WINNING. 💯 Thank you!

[@jaxxonpodcast]

📈📈📈

[@californiacavemandastardly6538]

I freaken really enjoy this podcast. Rampage is the man, you too Bear.

[@jaxxonpodcast]

We appreciate you so much - thank you so much for supporting us - bear degudio

[@californiacavemandastardly6538]

@@jaxxonpodcast wow! Total honor to read a response from you Bear!.....hey can I recommend a guest? Mark "The Smashing Machine" Kerr....bro thank you for working hard to put these pods together...inspiring

[@Bloodymma]

I love everything about this podcast! The only thing thats sad is that the episodes are pretty short. Would love to give a legend like him more time to tell his stories and listen to it for another hour

[@PhoenixBlacke]

Mannn I loved watching Leben fight, I kept up with him being a judge, didn't know he was reffing. That's great!

[@bultronlagore4932]

This was an amazing interview! Been a Leben fan since watching him on season 1 of the Ultimate Fighter. Dude has matured to be a wise man with great knowledge to pass down to the next generation.

[@domanisarapeggio]

Been waiting for this one!!!

[@jaxxonpodcast]

Facts

[@arthurrimbaud7287]

Little known fact: Leben's fight with Josh Koscheck was the highest rated episode of the season. Higher than the finale. It was Leben's feud with Koshcheck and Bobby Southworth that drove the success of that first season, and got another season signed by Spike halfway thru that season.

[@leshreddur]

Wasn't expecting that pure honesty from anyone, but man my hat is off to Chris. No holds barred. People and fighter's need to watch this. Man is inspiring people to make the good choices...

[@nomad3A]

Hell yeah! Very glad to see Chris Leben on here. I'll subscribe because of that! 💯

[@scottjuergens5054]

Nice to see warriors sharing stories . Especially a guy like Leben .

[@fesh0401able]

Love this guy man, was a heck of a fighter and a good person.

[@JobsJ87]

Always thought Leben was a funny, chill dude with a lot of demons. I've followed him since the first episode of TUF 1, and it is so cool to see how successful and happy he is these days. He seems very content. Proud of you Chris, forever the Catsmasher.

[@Jrm__15]

Met Chris once, very genuine guy. Wishing the legend all the best.

[@kevinhallnoates5593]

Random but why are vast majority of the comments in this comment section made by accounts with 4 random numbers after. Typically that indicates that someone bought a bot farm for their content.

[@Dopey.Dan.]

🫵

[@franklfrr7666]

I'm really looking forward to this one, thanks for the fantastic MMA content you guys give us on a regular basis I hope you get Big Nog to come on someday

[@LuchieemanUBZ]

First off bear thank you for helping rampage do this pod literally this is the best MMA pod out. N rampage is in chael level keep it going

[@jaxxonpodcast]

No problem 👍

[@jaxxonpodcast]

We appreciate you so much - thank you so much for supporting us - bear degudio

[@uramag7]

glad to see chris doing good . awesome that he is reffing/judging now... legend

[@jakdifb847]

Such a good episode! Loved it

[@michealarmond7910]

Bear my man!!! Thank you very much for all these episodes with awesome guests!🙏🙏. Makes my 2hr drive for work fly by!!!

[@thespeechboss]

Glad i found this channel today. Ive watched alot of rampage in youtube in my day. Never knew he had a podcast... dope

[@vaneast411]

So good to see Chris doing so well! Great podcast Page! Thx guys!

[@jaxxonpodcast]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jeffbuttera1680]

I Love How Real Rampage is. Very Humble

[@nickmorgan8434]

Chris has been one of my favorite fights.

[@lubas88pl]

I can’t name a better podcast for combat sports fans. This beats anything that’s out there at the moment. Appreciate it!

[@carlosvasquez-po4xn]

one of the best episode so far, after watching id love to get the chance to train with Chris Leben

[@cspdx11]

Absolutely the best show on mma

[@tommyboy4558]

Love this podcast boys!!!

[@bryamenciso1790]

Good luck Rampage on your fight on June LETS GOOO!!

[@bretthumphrey6821]

Gald for chris for being a judge he's a awesome person a great fighter he give the fans everything he could i love that thanks chris ❤

[@roofusteinthatsmynamedontw2798]

already know it's gonna be a banger. need that 300 reaction soon too

[@sylezmakefightz9727]

Leben brought a ton of fans to the sport back in the 2000s straight brawler all heart!!!

[@pancakesorgtfo968]

Love this pod so much great work gentlemen

[@jaxxonpodcast]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@ASSman864]

Petition for rampage to do woo chews before each pod

[@mikemichaels2914]

Without lil dude bagn him on it non stop

[@michaelrobinson3574]

😂😂😂

[@ASSman864]

Ha i got my wish he did the holy ears on the 300 recap

[@jacob9538]

@@mikemichaels2914 Bear gets on my nerves big time.

[@allanthomas6097]

​@@jacob9538he's brutal. He's like a bitching girlfriend.

[@bobbytartsinis5477]

Leben was one of your best guests. I'm so happy to see that he's doing so so well in life. I hope his later years are just as good because like most, i always worried about the beatings he took affecting him later in life. He seems GREAT! 🙏

[@645763777]

Leben is the man. I keep bumping into him on vacation and he proves to be a kick ass dude. hit me up Bud

[@user-mp3zj9wc6v]

My favorite fighter of all fucking times ❤️ The toughest fighter ever in the Ufc. Thank you so much for all memories Chris ❤️ 🙏👊🌄

[@oneshotperrotte1541]

I really enjoyed this episode. Real talk, going to the future stuff, really resonated with me. The whole episode was great!

[@jaxxonpodcast]

Glad to hear it! -bear

[@ryanb5768]

Much respect to the two legends sitting at this table.

[@timgoodwin6008]

Chris leben. Sir, you've been my favorite righted since I started watching you on tuf. I've followed your career, the ups. The downs and everything in between. We have so many similarities and I am so glad to see you here today. Thank you for all youve done

[@jaxxonpodcast]

I appreciate that

[@jaxxonpodcast]

We love this energy

[@camvick407]

This show never fails❤

[@Lex-up6mg]

Always great guests

[@FerrisBueller-lj9zj]

BIG LOVE FOR CHRIS, we need more of him!!❤❤

[@JackJackson-NBN]

You guys are on fire

[@ut1trey]

Great interview. Chris is a sharp dude and wealth of mma knowledge.

[@kieferk4874]

I think this podcast could have gone for another hour or so! There's so much to talk about with chris from the ultimate fighter until now

[@gingerbreadman1969]

Damn.. Chris Leban talking about that bare knuckle fight that broke his face 2nd punch in, went 5 brutal rds and he LOST... Talking about that being his most rewarding fight because it reminded him who he really was and buried the ghosts of his most disappointing fight where he felt he quit in his last UFC fight.. That tells you everything you need to know about the man. Freakin' love that. Instant fan right here. ❤️😎👍💯🔥

[@Jason_Voorhees.]

Shout out to Baret Yoshida, he was my coach and I worked with him at Und1sputed in San Diego before it collapsed years ago. Baret is a solid dude

[@David.Wahlers]

This pod is absolute fire

[@k24s23nov0608]

This podcast is the most legit MMA in the business, nothing but legends!

[@rdc6361]

Now this is one I’ve been waiting for 🔥 Chris’s book is sick too for anyone wondering

[@mikeronald3812]

Did they even mention his book? If they didn't they gotta do stuff like that. Bear and Rampage are good but you can't drop the ball on this stuff.

[@rdc6361]

@@mikeronald3812it came out back in the day so not sure if he’s still pushing it, I listened on audible it’s definitely worth the read/ listen

[@zhdrums3872]

Chris Lebens the fuckin Man. One of the Ogs for sure. I remember watching tuf when it first aired with chris and he was no joke. Shout out to Nate Quarry as well. Chris and Nate Diaz were some of my favorites out of the ultimate fighter seasons.

[@Jj-jr2dw]

I wish Leben nothing but the best success in continuing to conquer addiction and continue taking it day by day turns into years!!

[@brandonwalker6781]

I am pleasantly surprised with Chrises intelligence and disposition. For the amount of damage this man took, hes remarkabley well spoken and sharp!

[@WebWheeler]

For what it's worth, Chael credited Rampage as a big inspiration for having a personality and humor on the mic when he was on Mighty Mouse's podcast. Bring him on the show! Would be a huge episode

[@757History]

Let's gooo jaxxon podcast

[@dr.feelgood7615]

Much respect to Leben!! He was 1 of the guys who helped push the UFC mainstream back when they were on spike around the Bonner vs Griffin fight. Leben deserves a lot of credit!!!!

[@Just-yl5fo]

Chris Leben is always a favorite.

[@onenewworldmonkey]

No ever mentions my favorite Chris Leben moment. He was getting beaten in a fight. I can't remember the fighter but he was kinda thick, black, and was obviously winning. That fighter started to taunt Chris. You could see a switch go off in Chris' head and he went all in and knocked him out. I've never seen the fight again and its been this many years but I still remember how he mentally refused to lose. I am most interested in the mental side of combat. Most people do not know this but historically, mentality was everything. When there were no guns or gun powder it was all about mentality. They sacrificed animals, prayed to their Gods, went to mystics, looked for signs, but when weapons were simple, mentality was everything. "Its not the size of the dog in the fight, its the size of the fight in the dog."