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Former UFC Middleweight Contender Chris Leben Sentenced to 120 Days in Jail

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship middleweight contender Chris Leben has been sentenced to 120 days in jail and three years of probation for an alleged attempted break-in of his estranged wife’s residence, reports San Diego’s KGTV.

The 35-year-old retired mixed martial artist, who plead guilty to felony possession of an assault weapon and misdemeanor counts of vandalism, as well as violating a temporary restraining order, was also ordered by the court to take part in a year-long domestic violence course.

“This case is a very serious incident,” the prosecutor told KGTV. “He broke into her home while she was there.