Chris Lytle
Chris Lytle was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States on August 18th, 1974 and is the MMA Fighter. At the age of 49, Chris Lytle biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Chris Scott Lytle (born August 18, 1974) is a retired American mixed martial artist, boxer, and a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
On The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback, Lytle was prominently featured as a Welterweight.
Lytle has also competed in the WEC, Pancrase, and the Cage Rage Championships, making him the former Cage Rage World Welterweight Champion. He is probably best known for his appearances in the UFC, where he set a record of 10-10.
He was never knocked out or submitted in Lytle's mixed martial arts and boxing career, though he did lose in a mixed martial arts competition by TKO by way of cut stoppingpage.
Personal life
Lytle is a resident of New Palestine, Indiana, and is married to Kristin and has four children. In addition to his combat work, he works as a firefighter at the Indianapolis Fire Department. In 2012, he ran for the Indiana State Senate in District 28 but lost.
Lytle was the latest to join the Fox Sports 1 panel of MMA analysts on July 11, 2014.
In Indianapolis, Indiana, Lytle hosts the Lights Out Chris Lytle Show.
The Lytes Out Podcast, co-founders Lytle and Mike Davis and Miguel Iturrate, premiered on July 10, 2020.
Mixed martial arts career
Lytle began training in 1998, saying that it was "something to keep me active." He trains part-time outside of his regular job as a firefighter, preferring single-discipline gyms rather than MMA camps. He has competed in the Hook N' Shooting Championship and Absolute Fighting Championships, as well as the Cage Rage World World Welterweight Championship. "I think I'll have a few more smaller boxing titles by the end of the year," he said.
Lytle was a contestant on Spike in 2006, where he defeated Pete Spratt and Din Thomas in exhibition bouts to advance to the welterweight final. Matt Serra defeated Lytle by a split decision in The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale on November 11, 2011. Lytle was the more vocal fighter standing up, with Serra tying up and using foot stomps until he was taken downs, making him the more feared fighter, with Lytle holding guard and apparently waiting for the referee to stand up. Judges scored the match 30–27 for Serra and one judge scored the Lytle fight 30–27, but the match was still close, despite the scores.
Matt Hughes, the former UFC Welterweight Champion, was disqualified by a unanimous decision in Columbus, Ohio, on March 3rd.
On July 7, 2007, Lytle fought Jason Gilliam at UFC 73. In the first round, Lytle dominated the contest and eventually brought Gilliam to the ground. Lytle came from first position, then sunk in an inverted triangle choke from first place. Gilliam's free arm was locked in an inverted armbar, causing him to tap.
Lytle defeated Matt Brown in the second round of a United Fight League show in Indianapolis, Indiana, on August 11, 2007.
Following a cut at the end of the second round, Chris later lost to Thiago Alves at UFC 78 due to a contentious doctor stoppage. Many supporters booed because the cut was under the eye and relatively small. Doctors often avoid fighting when the blood reaches the point of being a fighter's eye and impair vision.
Lytle defeated Kyle Bradley by KO at UFC 81 by KO at 33 seconds of the first round. Lytle said in an interview after the war that he had a new sense of combat; he would no longer take an "overly-technical" approach to each fight; but that he would go into his next fight and "not be afraid to lose."
In a UFC Welterweight title eliminator fight, Lytle defeated Josh Koscheck on July 5, 2008. Koscheck made a good deal by a large cut on Lytle's face and then emerged by decision.
Lytle's next fight was against British fighter Paul Taylor at UFC 89 in Birmingham, England, on October 18, 2008. Lytle was awarded a unanimous decision (29–28, 30–27, and 29–28). The decision resulted in a riot of boos, and Taylor was surprised to learn that the judges had made the decision.
Lytle's next fight was against Marcus Davis at UFC 93 on January 17, 2009. Both fighters are former boxers and had been considering a fight in their futures since early 2008. After winning at UFC 89, Lytle called out Davis. Davis proposed that the fight take place in Ireland, where Davis had a large following due to his reliance on his Irish roots. Both fighters said they would stand and trade blows for the entire fight rather than engaging in brawls. Lytle managed to stun Davis multiple times, but Davis captured a split decision after a shared Fight of the Night event, earning Lytle a $40,000 bonus.
Lytle defeated Kevin Burns in the Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale, defeating Kevin Burns, Lytle, Joe Stevenson, and Nate Diaz, who also gained Fight of the Night. At UFC Fight Night 19, he was supposed to face Carlos Condit on September 16, 2009, but had to cancel due to a knee injury.
On February 21, 2010, Lytle was supposed to face Dong Hyun Kim at UFC 110. Kim sustained a knee injury in the fight, so it was later called off. Lytle then met Brian Foster at UFC 110 and was deemed victorious via first-round kneebar submission.
In a rematch from 2007, Lytle defeated Matt Brown by straight armbar/triangle choke. The submission was a strong contender for yet another Submission of the Night Award, but Brock Lesnar said the award was given to Shane Carwin due to a minor controversy among fans. Lytle was given an undisclosed compensation for completing another exciting finish, but not another official combat award.
In a rematch of their 2006 fight at The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale, Lytle defeated former UFC Welterweight Champion Matt Serra in UFC 119, out striking Serra in all three rounds.
At UFC 127, Lytle was supposed to face Carlos Condit on February 27, 2011. However, Confederate veteran Brian Ebersole was forced from the match after suffering a knee injury while training and was replaced by UFC newcomer Brian Ebersole. Ebersole defeated Lytle by a majority vote (30–27, 29–28, and 29–28), who then captured Fight of the Night.
Former UFC welterweight champion Dan Hardy was defeated by Lytle at UFC on Versus 5 on August 14, 2011. Chris Lytle said at the weigh-ins that he would leave the fight regardless of the outcome. Chris has been quoted as saying, "I'm not being the type of father I want to be." I have four children and a lot of time I feel a sense of guilt for not being there in times when I should." Lytle defeated Hardy via guillotine choke submission in the third round, effectively ending his MMA career early on by using his superior boxing and his 10th rank in the UFC. Lytle received a 2012 Softail Blackline motorcycle from Harley-Davidson for his appearance, as Fight of the Night and Submission of the Night awards.