| Name | Chris Lytle |
| Nickname | Lights Out |
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| Date of birth | Aug 18, 1974 (51 years old) |
| Weight class | Welterweight |
| Organization | UFC |
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Chris Lytle – General Profile
Chris Lytle is an American former professional mixed martial artist widely recognized for his exciting fighting style and long career in the UFC’s welterweight division. Born on August 18, 1974, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lytle became known for his toughness, finishing ability, and willingness to engage in action-packed bouts.
MMA Career
Lytle began his professional MMA career in the late 1990s and competed across several promotions before establishing himself as a longtime UFC veteran. Over the course of his career, he faced numerous high-level opponents and became a fan favorite for consistently entertaining performances.
His tenure in the UFC reflected durability, consistency, and a reputation for delivering memorable fights.
Fighting Style
Chris Lytle was known for an aggressive and well-rounded fighting style, combining striking exchanges with submission grappling. He often sought finishes and was comfortable trading on the feet or attacking on the ground.
His toughness and willingness to engage made him one of the sport’s most entertaining competitors.
Career Highlights
Lytle’s career highlights include a long UFC run, numerous fight bonuses for performance and fight of the night honors, and victories over notable opponents throughout his career.
Life Outside Fighting
Outside the cage, Lytle was known for balancing his fighting career with his work as a professional firefighter, a rare distinction that contributed to his reputation as one of MMA’s most respected athletes.
Legacy
Widely regarded as one of the most entertaining fighters of his era, Chris Lytle remains a respected figure in MMA history for his durability, sportsmanship, and exciting fighting style.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dan Hardy |
UFC Live: Hardy vs. Lytle |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R3 · 4:16 |
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| Brian Ebersole |
UFC 127: Penn vs. Fitch |
U-DEC | |
| Matt Serra |
UFC 119: Mir vs. Cro Cop |
U-DEC | |
| Matt Brown |
UFC 116: Lesnar vs. Carwin |
SUB Armbar · R2 · 2:02 |
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| Brian Foster |
UFC 110: Nogueira vs. Velasquez |
SUB Kneebar · R1 · 1:41 |
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| Kevin Burns |
The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale |
U-DEC | |
| Marcus Davis |
UFC 93: Franklin vs. Henderson |
S-DEC | |
| Paul Taylor |
UFC 89: Bisping vs. Leben |
U-DEC | |
| Josh Koscheck |
UFC 86: Jackson vs. Griffin |
U-DEC | |
| Kyle Bradley |
UFC 81: Breaking Point |
KO/TKO Punches · R1 · 0:33 |
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| Thiago Alves |
UFC 78: Validation |
KO/TKO | |
| Jason Gilliam |
UFC 73: Stacked |
SUB Triangle Choke · R1 · 2:15 |
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| Matt Hughes |
UFC 68: The Uprising |
U-DEC | |
| Matt Serra |
The Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale |
S-DEC |
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| Joe Riggs |
UFC 55: Fury |
KO/TKO | |
| Karo Parisyan |
UFC 51: Super Saturday |
U-DEC | |
| Ronald Jhun |
UFC 49: Unfinished Business |
SUB Guillotine Choke · R2 · 1:17 |
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| Robbie Lawler |
UFC 45: Revolution |
U-DEC |
Not all fights are added yet, but they’re coming as soon as possible. 33.33% of the fights were recovered.
Last update : 2026-02-19 21:41:50
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Al Iaquinta Raging | 14-7 |
| Martin Kampmann Hitman | 20-7 |
| Kyoji Horiguchi | 36-5 |
| Vinicius Oliveira Lok Dog | 23-4 |
| Jacobe Smith | 11-0 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Marcos Rodrigues dos Santos Babuino | 35-14 |
| Arthur Cesar Jacintho Gogo | 22-8 |
| Kelly Kobold-Schmitz Machine Gun | 20-3 |
| Alfie Davis The Axe Man | 17-4 |
| Christian Jungwirth Stabil | 15-8 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Modestas Bukauskas The Baltic Gladiator | 19-7 |
| Vitor Belfort The Phenom | 26-14 |
| Melsik Baghdasaryan The Gun | 8-3 |
| Leon Edwards Rocky | 22-6 |
| Renato Carneiro Money Moicano | 20-7 |
| Cody Garbrandt No Love | 14-7 |
| Stipe Miocic | 20-5 |
| Marc-Andre Barriault Power Bar | 17-11 |
| Roy Nelson Big Country | 24-20 |
| Akihiro Gono | 39-24 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Brian Ebersole Bad Boy | 51-18 |
| Matt Hughes | 45-9 |
| Donald Cerrone Cowboy | 36-17 |
| Jorge Masvidal Gamebred | 35-17 |
| Tim Means The Dirty Bird | 33-17 |