Result
Derek BrunsonDecision - Unanimous
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Round1
Time00:05:00
Elo swing-16Chris Leben (1680 → 1664)
DateDec 30, 2012
DivisionMiddleweight
StatusCompleted
VenueMGM Grand Garden Arena
BroadcastESPN+
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L
The Crippler | 22-12-0Chris Leben
W
Blonde | 24-9-0Derek Brunson
Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson
Method :Decision - Unanimous
Round :1
Time :00:05:00
Time format :Pending
Referee :Pending
Details :Pending
Chris Leben
Elo1635Solid
3Y trend1677 → 1635
Fight Overview
Round1
Time00:05:00
MethodDecision - Unanimous
Derek Brunson
Elo1756Great
3Y trend1758 → 1756
What changed?
Checked daily by Combat Edge. Times show when we recorded an update, not when it was announced.
Combat Edge Intelligence
Fight Intelligence
Derek Brunson won this fight by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Derek Brunson led more tracked fight-stat categories from the recorded round totals. Attempt-rate stats such as 1 of 4 takedowns require attempt fields from the legacy API before Combat Edge can calculate them accurately.
Compare Chris Leben and Derek Brunson across their careers →Elo Recent career Elo trajectory
Recent three-year Elo paths for both fighters. Ratings shown here are current career context; the event-specific prediction or verified result remains on this Fight page.
Chris LebenDerek Brunson
Elo edge
Chris Leben1635-18 last move
Derek Brunson1756+12 last move
Why they are ranked here
Chris LebenNot on the active ladder · 1635 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Wanderlei Silva (rated 1794 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Uriah Hall (rated 1577 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 1 win, 4 losses, -41 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1545, not 1635: 90 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Derek BrunsonNot on the active ladder · 1756 Elo
- Biggest gain
- Beat Edmen Shahbazyan (rated 1742 at the time): +20.
- Costliest loss
- Lost to Jared Cannonier (rated 1683 at the time): -18.
- Last 5 fights
- 3 wins, 2 losses, +15 Elo in total.
- Inactivity
- Placed on 1707, not 1756: 49 points are held back after more than 18 months without a fight, until the next one.
Every rated fight moves a rating by an amount set by the opponent's rating at the time, the result and how it ended. Places are counted among fighters active in the last 24 months. How the rating is calculated
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Recorded fight totals
Chris LebenvsDerek Brunson
Total strikes
103vs76
Takedowns
0vs4
Sub. attempts
0vs1
Sig. strikes
40vs41
Finishing profile
Chris LebenKO/TKO leads 55% of wins
Derek BrunsonKO/TKO leads 50% of wins
Common opponents
Anderson SilvaChris Leben: loss · Knee · Jun 28, 2006Derek Brunson: loss · Decision (Unanimous) · Feb 11, 2017
Uriah HallChris Leben: loss · Retirement · Dec 28, 2013Derek Brunson: win · TKO (Punch) · Sep 17, 2016
Round stats
Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson is a completed Middleweight fight from UFC 155 : DOS SANTOS VS VELASQUEZ. Derek Brunson defeated Chris Leben by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00. Combat Edge lists the result, records, fight stats, Elo context, and links to both fighter profiles.
Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson quick answers
Who won Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson?
Derek Brunson won Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson by Decision - Unanimous in round 1 at 00:05:00.
What event is Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson on?
Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson is listed on UFC 155 : DOS SANTOS VS VELASQUEZ.
What are the records for Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson?
Chris Leben enters with a 22-12-0 record and Derek Brunson enters with a 24-9-0 record.
What division is Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson?
Chris Leben vs Derek Brunson is listed as a Middleweight fight.
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