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Chris Lytle

Nickname Lights Out Birthdate 8/18/1974
Height / Weight 5'11" - 170 Place of Birth Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

A former boxer and long time veteran of MMA, Chris Lytle is a fan favorite who is best known for his entertaining fights which feature wild striking exchanges and slick submissions when the fight hits the mat.

Last Fight

UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop

Sep 25, 2010 10:00 PM EDT
Chris Lytle vs Matt Serra

Did Matt Serra retire? 'The Terror' says he's 'walking away' from MMA and UFC following rib surgery

Best known for his incredible upset win over Georges St. Pierre at UFC 69, stocky welterweight grappler Matt Serra is walking away from mixed martial arts (MMA) after having surgery to remove one of his ribs.

Honorio Banario On Stepping Up to Face Experienced UFC Veteran Koji Oishi in ONE FC Title Defense

ONE FC 9: "Rise to Power." Featherweight Champion Honorio Banario has a date with destiny on May 31, taking on UFC veteran Koji Oishi at the 20,000 capacity SM Mall of Asia Arena in Manila. "The Rock" rolls, inside.

Second UFC on FOX Sports 1 event announced for Aug. 28 in Indianapolis

UFC is making its long-awaited return to Indiana this August, as on Saturday (May 11, 2013) the organization confirmed it will host an event at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Aug. 28, 2013 for a FOX Sports 1 event.

Chris Lytle open to another UFC fight, but only on short notice

Chris Lytle says that he would come back for one more UFC fight, but only if it was on short notice so that he wouldn't have to spend time away from his family.

UFC Quick Quote: Retired Chris Lytle would return to the UFC for short notice fights

Fans may not have seen the last of Chris Lytle just yet as the retired 20-fight veteran stated in a recent interview that if the opportunity to take a UFC fight on short notice came up he would be willing to do it.

UFC 159 preview: 35 facts about ‘Jones vs. Sonnen' in Newark on April 27

UFC 159 preview: 35 facts related to Saturday's (April 27, 2013) Jon Jones vs Chael Sonnen-led mixed martial arts (MMA) event on pay-per-view (PPV) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. Mike Bohn hits fight fans with another set of fight facts.

UFC 159 fight card: Jim Miller vs Pat Healy preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 159 main card bout between Jim Miller and Pat Healy. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC on FOX 7 results recap: Ben Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez event wrap up from San Jose

Wrapping up the UFC on Fox 7: "Henderson vs. Melendez" event that took place on Sat., April 20, 2013, at the HP Pavilion in San Jose, California, featuring Ben Henderson vs. Gilbert Melendez and much, much more.

UFC on FOX 7 results: Meet Matt Brown, MMA's newest Chris Lytle

UFC welterweight tough guy, Matt Brown, may not be fighting for the title anytime soon, but his spot on the ZUFFA roster is secure, thanks to his consistently-entertaining brawls during each and every appearance. Sound like anyone you know?

UFC on Fox 7 fight card: Jordan Mein vs Matt Brown preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC on Fox 7 main card-opening bout between welterweights Matt Brown and Jordan Mein. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

Two title bouts slated to headline ONE FC: Rise to Power on May 31

ONE FC returns to the Philippines with a pair of championship bouts on May 31, 2013.

UFC on Fuel 9 results and post-fight analysis

Check out Tim B's thoughts on UFC on Fuel 9, which delivered good fights aplenty. Until the main event, anyway.

With rare heart condition, Dan Hardy notes his fighting future is out of his hands

Dan Hardy feels no effects of the Wolff-Parkinson-White heart ailment that caused his fight with Matt Brown on April 20 to be canceled. But he does recognize that his career is in jeopardy.

MMA Roundtable: Help for Nick Diaz, Ronda Rousey on TUF, and more

Dave Doyle and Shaun Al-Shatti sit down to discuss everything from the Nick Diaz saga to Ronda Rousey coaching on TUF, and so much more.

UFC 158 Notebook: The world of Diaz, week's best quotes and more

As Montreal heats up for the long-awaited grudge match between Georges St-Pierre and Nick Diaz, Mike Chiappetta catches you up on some things you might have missed.

UFC 158 fight card: Georges St. Pierre vs Nick Diaz preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at tomorrow night's UFC 158 main event between UFC welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre and challenger Nick Diaz. What's the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

UFC 164 official for Aug. 31 at Bradley Center in Milwaukee

ZUFFA will return to the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, WI, with its UFC 164 pay-per-view (PPV) event, scheduled for Aug. 31, 2013 as part of the Harley Davidson "Hometown Throwdown." Details inside.

UFC 158 'Behind the Numbers:' Georges St. Pierre's sensational careeer stat sheet

Prior to his UFC 158 collision with Nick Diaz, MMAmania.com gives you a run down of the accomplishments made thus far in the UFC career of welterweight champion Georges St. Pierre.

Dan Hardy reacts to UFC roster cuts: ‘I would have cut me way before Jon Fitch’

Outspoken British slugger Dan Hardy reacts to the release of former top UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch, saying he would have released himself long before letting Fitch go.

UFC 157 fight card: Josh Koscheck vs Robbie Lawler preview

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Saturday night's UFC 157 main card fight between welterweight veterans Josh Koscheck and Robbie Lawler. What is the key to victory for both men? Find out inside.

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