UFC 125 – Chris Leben vs. Brian Stann Prediction

Fight Overview:  Two tough brawlers go at it in a fight that promises fireworks.  Both of these guys have a ton of power and a willingness to let their hands go, so this should be a great fight.

Stann’s Strengths:  Stann has very heavy hands, solid wrestling, and good ground and pound.

Stann’s Weaknesses:  He doesn’t react well to being outstruck and his chin is not as solid as Leben’s.

Leben’s Strengths:  Leben has great power punching, a ton of knockout power, an iron chin, and a very underrated ground game.

Leben’s Weaknesses:  He is too willing to take shots in order to land them, which could be disastrous against a guy with Stann’s power.

The Verdict:  This is going to be a rough and tumble brawl, and that favors Leben.  Neither guy is a very technical striker but Leben has more power and a better chin.  Leben by T/KO.