Nate Quarry To Replace Chris Leben? (updated)

by Ariel Helwani, MMARated.com

Update: UFC.com reports that Jason Day will now replace Chris Leben at UFC 85. Oh well, maybe next time Nate.

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Last week, I was tipped off by a reliable source that Nate
Quarry was being considered as a replacement for Chris Leben should his legal troubles get worse. Well, I think it's officially safe to say that Leben's problems have worsened.

MMAMania.com is reporting that Leben was sentenced today to 35 days in jail. Here are the details:

"“The Crippler” turned himself in to the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office in Portland, Oregon, on April 30 because of an old Driving Under the Influence (DUI) probation violation.

His release is set for May 27, 2008 (he gets credit for time already served), which gives him only 12 days until his scheduled showdown with Michael Bisping at UFC 85: “Bedlam” at the O2 Arena in London, England, on June 7."

So, does this mean Quarry will now step in to fight "The Count?" All signs point to yes.

Stay tuned...