Chris Leben (photo via Bellator)

By FCF Staff

On Friday, Bellator President Scott Coker announced that Chris Leben has signed with the promotion, and now the UFC veteran has commented on his new deal.

In a follow up press release from Bellator confirming Leben’s signing, the heavy handed fighter stated:

“Focusing on just coaching at Victory MMA has been amazing, but recently, I started to get the itch to compete again,” Leben said. “So I extended an olive branch to the people at Bellator and here I am. I’m in great shape, I love the possible matchups this roster has to offer and I’m ready to show the world why they call me ‘The Crippler.’”

The 35 year-old comes out of retirement armed with a pro record of 22-11. No information regarding Leben’s Bellator debut has been announced.