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UFC Vet Chris Leben Provides Update on Condition After COVID Hospitalization

Chris Leben remains hospitalized after suffering from complications due to COVID-19, but he seems to be making some positive progress.

The UFC veteran and “Ultimate Fighter 1” cast member provided an update on his condition from his hospital bed via Instagram on Monday. Leben initially revealed that he had been hospitalized earlier in February due to difficulty breathing following a bout with COVID.

In his latest post, “The Crippler seemed optimistic that he could make a full recovery.

“I think that’s what took the most damage, for sure, is my lungs.