A middleweight bout between Chris Leben and Brian Stann is in the works for UFC 125.
Leben (21-6, 11-5 UFC) has experienced a resurgence in the Octagon, winning his last three fights, two of which came within 14 days of each other. Leben finished Aaron Simpson by TKO at the Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale to earn a "Knockout of the Night" bonus, then stepped up on short notice to face Yoshihiro Akiyama, who he defeated by triangle choke in "Fight of the Night" fashion.
Stann (9-3, 3-2 UFC) is coming off of a "Fight of the Night" submission victory over Mike Massenzio at UFC on Versus 2.
Leben last three fight:
Win (Submission - Triangle Choke) Yoshihiro Akiyama - UFC 116
Win (TKO - Punches) Aaron Simpson - Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale
Win (Unanimous Decision) Jay Silva - UFC Fight Night 20
Stann last three fights:
Win (Submission - Triangle Choke) - UFC on Versus 2
Loss (Unanimous Decision) Phil Davis - UFC 109
Win (Unanimous Decision) Rodney Wallace - Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale
