A UFC veteran and cast member of the inaugural season of The Ultimate Fighter, Chris “the Crippler” Leben ‘s return to fighting has been nixed following the discovery that he has a severe heart condition. Leben has a condition that has limited the blood flow through his heart to what is estimated at roughly 18-percent of what is considered normal. Bellator on Tuesday confirmed the news to MMAWeekly.com, which was first reported by Swedish website MMANYTT . RELATED > Recent Bellator Signee Wanderlei Silva Inks Deal to Also Fight for Rizin FF A prepared statement explained Leben’s current health situation: “In early February of this year, UFC veteran Chris ‘The Crippler/ Leben announced he was coming out of retirement to compete for Bellator MMA. As part of the signing process, and in preparation for a potential spring match-up, Leben underwent a battery of medical tests
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Chris Leben’s MMA Return Nixed Due to Severe Heart Condition – MMA Weekly