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Leben not ripe for life at top of the heap

Originally Published: November 7, 2011

By Josh Gross | ESPN.com

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If you thought Chris Leben has what it takes to claim a shot at the UFC middleweight title, it's time to stop pretending.

One of Zuffa's most active fighters is undoubtedly a fan favorite. But at this stage of his career, having equally divided his last 14 fights with wins and losses, there isn't a rational argument to be made that the 31-year-old fighter has what it takes to reach such heights.

Three consecutive wins last year, including an outstanding ...

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