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Although he hasn't given an official interview since his UFC 155 loss to Derek Brunson, Chris Leben has taken to Twitter to explain his side of the fight:

i just watched the fight. Hindsight is 20/20 there's def some things i would change about my performance. Coaches game plan was dead on

I just had a little ring rust. But that being said derek brunson is a boring fighter the times he hit me, i let him just to get him to swing

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1/2/13 11:48 PM	Ignore \| Quote \| Edit \| Warn Admin \| Vote Down \| Vote Up \| Delete Post
BeatonHauff Member Since: 9/18/12 Posts: 763	True enough, and then celebrated like he won the belt at the end. You have ignored this user.

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HandyDarsh 210 Member Since: 11/30/11 Posts: 6874	BeatonHauff - True enough, and then celebrated like he won the belt at the end. your a straight shooter my friend You have ignored this user.

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Don_Dada 74 Member Since: 7/15/10 Posts: 3493	BeatonHauff - True enough, and then celebrated like he won the belt at the end. It was like a full body erection. You have ignored this user.

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IDOHARM Member Since: 12/29/12 Posts: 100	BeatonHauff - True enough, and then celebrated like he won the belt at the end. I'd probably piss myself if I managed to beat a veteran in my first fight on the biggest stage there is. Don't get me wrong, Brunson is definitely boring and it was an over reaction, but shit. You have ignored this user.

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DethKlok Member Since: 3/31/07 Posts: 1080	Ahhh UFC, bring guys in to lose, everyone gets petulant when they actually win. Fuck they are still relying on guys like Leben and Bonnar to make ugly sloppy slug fests. I will take boring over that crap any day. Just shut up and and go back to the damn drawing board. Also Dana should learn to fake a smile. You have ignored this user.

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GayGuardMooseSaucy 279 Member Since: 2/4/11 Posts: 9344	He came in on short notice and beat Leben, fuck his excuses. You have ignored this user.

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Sho_Gunn 86 Member Since: 12/5/10 Posts: 2754	Dillon70 - GayGuardMooseSaucy - He came in on short notice and beat Leben, fuck his excuses. This ^ You have ignored this user.

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OldManMinerva Member Since: 8/24/09 Posts: 11907	GayGuardMooseSaucy - He came in on short notice and beat Leben, fuck his excuses. aye. You have ignored this user.

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Poindexter 22 Member Since: 11/19/08 Posts: 8819	Brunson stunk it up. You have ignored this user.

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ChaosOverkill 153 Member Since: 3/2/11 Posts: 10326	After another performance like that he might get cut after a win You have ignored this user.

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NINERS76 Member Since: 10/29/11 Posts: 83	Hey Leben some guys dont have a perminate spot on the roster like you do. Some guys need to win to stay with the UFC. Here is an idea try and develope a little Leben and you might win some of the boring fights instead of the slobber knocker. Good job Brunson. You came in short notice and did what you had to. Leben you have nobody to blame but yourself. You have ignored this user.

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buckshot44 575 Member Since: 12/3/10 Posts: 2449	Agree with Leben, Brunson is just another lay n pray fighter I'd rather not watch. You have ignored this user.

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JeffersonDArcyChoke 60 Member Since: 11/24/10 Posts: 11865	Tyron Woodley's mom remains quiet during Derek Brunson fights. You have ignored this user.

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Luigipe Member Since: 12/26/05 Posts: 1069	Brunson is a good wretler and won by takedowns in a boring fight, is not a mma fighter, agree tith leben. You have ignored this user.

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TEX4N32 407 Member Since: 3/10/12 Posts: 862	JeffersonDArcyChoke - Tyron Woodley's mom remains quiet during Derek Brunson fights. LOL You have ignored this user.

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mmavixen 737 Member Since: 12/28/10 Posts: 7209	I love Leben. He's a guy that's a proven vet. Derek, on the other hand, really needs to show up more if he plans to stick around. You have ignored this user.

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I love Leben. He's a guy that's a proven vet. Derek, on the other hand, really needs to show up more if he plans to stick around.

this is what makes this whole thread sad...a guy who lost 3 of his last 4 has job security, BUT a fighter who took a fight on short notice AND WON is in danger of being cut....

It's a ratings game. If a fighter doesn't make himself marketable, Zuffa won't be able to fill their seats. Granted, it was Brunsons first fucking fight in the UFC and he should probably be given the benefit of showing us everything he can do. Phone Post

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Acidic 6 Member Since: 1/16/12 Posts: 2327	What the fuck did you expect from Brunson? To take the fight on short notice and throw away his main weapon to fight his opponent in his own game. Boring fight? yes, but Dana doesnt understand MMA enough to have put that fight on the undercard. Blame him You have ignored this user.

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Winston Wolf Member Since: 1/1/01 Posts: 33264	Dillon70 - BRUNSON: 9 FINISHES IN 12 FIGHTS LEBEN: BUTTHURT /THREAD You have ignored this user.

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bearockbrobama 37 Member Since: 12/13/10 Posts: 3935	IDOHARM - BeatonHauff - True enough, and then celebrated like he won the belt at the end. I'd probably piss myself if I managed to beat a veteran in my first fight on the biggest stage there is. Don't get me wrong, Brunson is definitely boring and it was an over reaction, but shit. Especially when on a two fight losing streak. You have ignored this user.

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Acidic -
What the fuck did you expect from Brunson?

To take the fight on short notice and throw away his main weapon to fight his opponent in his own game.

Boring fight? yes, but Dana doesnt understand MMA enough to have put that fight on the undercard. Blame him

Some good points here.

Brunson took a fight on very short notice against a guy who can put anyone away with one shot.

Besides all that its not like Leben doesnt have a ground game so there werent many options for Brunson to go on.

He would have probably been KOd if he stood and banged.

And he possibly could have been subbed if he got sloppy on the ground.

Remembering that it was Brunsons first UFC fight and probably the most money he ever had a chance at earning, I think he fought the perfect fight under tough circumstances!

If Dana wanted an exciting fight, he should have matched Leben up with someone of similar credentials in terms of UFC experience and pay!

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I love Leben. He's a guy that's a proven vet. Derek, on the other hand, really needs to show up more if he plans to stick around.

this is what makes this whole thread sad...a guy who lost 3 of his last 4 has job security, BUT a fighter who took a fight on short notice AND WON is in danger of being cut....

How is this sad? I've seen Derek's two fights prior to this and wasn't impressed.

Leben, on the other hand, is a proven warrior with a huge fanbase. What is sad about that??? It's called reality.

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stop_it_right_meow 71 Member Since: 3/11/10 Posts: 1100	heres like the only post fight interview of leben I could find. You have ignored this user.

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Barbalos Member Since: 8/5/12 Posts: 52	Honestly Leben looked terrible. I don't think he would have had an exciting fight with anyone considering how bad he looked. Hopefully Brunson improves but I'm not sure... it was quite short notice also. You have ignored this user.

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