UFC veteran Chris Leben hospitalized for breathing issues post-COVID

[TCE]

"So I’ve been in the hospital since Tuesday," Leben wrote. "I went in after a cough and shortness of breath I developed after Covid. I’m not one to bellyache to the world. But if you haven’t seen me at the gym or around that is why. And if you can shoot some positive vibes my way other than that I don’t really wanna say much until we know exactly what’s going on" Leben, 41, has not given an update since the post. Leben is the second member of the original cast of the monumental reality series "The Ultimate Fighter" to be hospitalized for post-COVID issues. "TUF 1" middleweight winner Diego Sanchez was open about his battle with COVID-induced health issues in November that landed him in the hospital. Sanchez, 40, is seemingly doing much better now and even has a March fight scheduled against Kevin Lee under the Eagle FC banner.

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I hope he makes a speedy recovery.

 

[MeatWagon06]

Big Crippler fan. Wishing him a healthy recovery.

 

[STRAWBOSS]

damn, man. i hope he pulls outta it. tough as nails dude. his head is as hard as a rock. fight on warrior.

 

[PicoPulse]

The BKFC fam loves you Leben! Hope he heals well

 

[dethmanrulz]

Pretty sure he's anti-vax. Or, at least he was in 2020.

 

[chs140]

Feel it. Going through long haul covid myself. It's been rough.

 

[TARTARA]

@beater81
He is gonna be fine !

 

[yekmurat]

Leben by KO

 

[2004 account]

Hang in there champ

 

[Emjay]

Pretty sure he's anti-vax. Or, at least he was in 2020.

Doesn't mean a damn thing

 

[Jozo Sha]

Feel it. Going through long haul covid myself. It's been rough.

I'm fighting pneumonia right now, post covid. Shit is no fucking joke. Hope he recovers fast.

 

[Face Punch]

Pretty sure he's anti-vax. Or, at least he was in 2020.

Yeah it's time somebody finally spoke out about this issue...

 

[The XL]

Being at peak fighting shape doesn't mean being at peak health. Cutting down to low bodyfats and dehydrating yourself multiple times a year, getting punched and kicked in the head, taking a beating in training, etc are all very bad for you. Take into account that Leben has been doing this for 20 years and you have a man with a very weak nervous and immune system. Best wishes to him.

 

[Lights Out 101]

Get well soon pal

 

[Strychnine]

I pray he has a quick recovery.

 

[deadshot138]

This bouta get war roomed because y’all can’t act right. Same thing happened with the Diego covid thread. Just wish the mothafucka well and move on. No one wants to hear your views on the pandemic.

 

[613]

With all the doctors and scientists on Sherdog, Covid threads usually go very well here

 

[Substance Abuse]

Oh man, I love these threads...

 

[Only Here for Attachments]

It’s just the sniffles, he’ll be fine

 

[Substance Abuse]

This bouta get war roomed because y’all can’t act right. Same thing happened with the Diego covid thread. Just wish the mothafucka well and move on. No one wants to hear your views on the pandemic.