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Fighter

Chris Lytle

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31-18-5★ 10bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
pro-knuckle 3-0Grappling 0-2-1
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CAREER SUMMARY

Chris Lytle holds a professional MMA record of 31-18-5. Their full professional MMA career spans 56 bouts on record. Chris Lytle has won 33 fights: 4 by KO/TKO, 22 by submission, 7 by decision. Of 18 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Chris Lytle lands 3.76 significant strikes per minute with 45% accuracy and averages 0.70 takedowns per 15 minutes. Chris Lytle also has 3 recorded Grappling bouts. Chris Lytle also has 3 recorded knuckle bouts. Most recent fight: August 14, 2011. Tracked organizations: UFC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
1974-08-18
Age
51
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (258 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
98 · top 3% in division
Punch power48
Kick power58
Punch speed63
Kick speed66
Accuracy70
Takedowns55
Ground striking64
Submissions98
Chin94
Body strength63
Cardio94

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 31-18-5 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.76per min
45% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.03per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.70per 15 min
55% success
Takedowns stuffed55%
Submission attempts2.4per 15 min

Bonus résumé

Chris Lytle has won 10 UFC post-fight bonuses.

★ FOTN ×6★ KOTN ×1★ SOTN ×3
  1. ★ FOTN + SOTNvs Dan Hardy · UFC Live: Hardy vs LytleAug 14, 2011
  2. ★ FOTNvs Brian Ebersole · UFC 127: Penn vs FitchFeb 26, 2011
  3. ★ SOTNvs Brian Foster · UFC 110: NOGUEIRA vs VELASQUEZFeb 20, 2010
  4. ★ FOTNvs Kevin Burns · The Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom FinaleJun 20, 2009
  5. ★ FOTNvs Marcus Davis · UFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSONJan 17, 2009
  6. ★ FOTNvs Paul Taylor · UFC 89: Bisping vs LebenOct 18, 2008
  7. ★ KOTNvs Kyle Bradley · UFC 81: BREAKING POINTFeb 2, 2008
  8. ★ FOTNvs Thiago Alves · UFC 78: VALIDATIONNov 17, 2007
  9. ★ SOTNvs Jason Gilliam · UFC 73: STACKEDJul 7, 2007

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives. 10 pre-2012 awards are not priced — amounts varied per event.

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Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Chris Lytle earns per fight.

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Career history

  1. WIN
    vs Dan Hardy
    UFCUFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle· Aug 14, 2011· Welterweight· 30-18-5 vs 23-9
    SUB
    R3 · 4:16
    FOTN + SOTN
  2. LOSS
    vs Brian Ebersole
    UFCUFC 127: Penn vs Fitch· Feb 26, 2011· Welterweight· 30-17-5 vs 45-14-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  3. WIN
    vs Matt Serra
    UFCUFC 119: Mir vs Cro Cop· Sep 25, 2010· Welterweight· 29-17-5 vs 11-6
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  4. WIN
    vs Matt Brown
    UFCUFC 116: Lesnar vs Carwin· Jul 3, 2010· Welterweight· 28-17-5 vs 11-8
    SUB
    R2 · 2:02
  5. WIN
    vs Brian Foster
    UFCUFC 110: NOGUEIRA vs VELASQUEZ· Feb 20, 2010· Welterweight· 27-17-5 vs 14-4
    SUB
    R1 · 1:41
    SOTN
  6. WIN
    vs Kevin Burns
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: United States vs. United Kingdom Finale· Jun 20, 2009· Welterweight· 26-17-5 vs 7-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  7. LOSS
    vs Marcus Davis
    UFCUFC 93: FRANKLIN vs HENDERSON· Jan 17, 2009· Welterweight· 26-16-5 vs 15-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  8. WIN
    vs Paul Taylor
    UFCUFC 89: Bisping vs Leben· Oct 18, 2008· Welterweight· 25-16-5 vs 9-3-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
    FOTN
  9. LOSS
    vs Josh Koscheck
    UFCUFC 86: JACKSON vs GRIFFIN· Jul 5, 2008· Welterweight· 25-15-5 vs 10-2
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  10. WIN
    vs Kyle Bradley
    UFCUFC 81: BREAKING POINT· Feb 2, 2008· Welterweight· 24-15-5 vs 13-4
    TKO
    R1 · 0:33
    KOTN
  11. LOSS
    vs Thiago Alves
    UFCUFC 78: VALIDATION· Nov 17, 2007· Welterweight· 24-14-5 vs 13-5
    TKO
    R2 · 5:00
    FOTN
  12. WIN
    vs Matt Brown
    Indiana Regional· Aug 11, 2007· 23-14-5 vs 7-5
    SUB
  13. WIN
    vs Jason Gilliam
    UFCUFC 73: STACKED· Jul 7, 2007· Welterweight· 22-14-5 vs 11-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:15
    SOTN
  14. LOSS
    vs Matt Hughes
    UFCUFC 68: THE UPRISING· Mar 3, 2007· Welterweight· 22-13-5 vs 41-5
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  15. LOSS
    vs Matt SerraTitle bout
    UFCThe Ultimate Fighter: The Comeback Finale· Nov 11, 2006· Ultimate Fighter 4 Welterweight· 22-12-5 vs 8-4
    SD
    R3 · 5:00
  16. WIN
    vs Din Thomas
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 4· Jun 26, 2006· Welterweight· 23-12-5
    UD
  17. WIN
    vs Pete Spratt
    The Ultimate Fighter Season 4· Jun 2, 2006· Welterweight· 22-12-5
    SUB
    R1 · 2:08
  18. WIN
    vs Ross Mason
    Cage Rage· Feb 4, 2006· 21-12-5 vs 9-3
    SUB
  19. WIN
    vs Savant Young
    WEC 18: Unfinished Business· Jan 13, 2006· Welterweight· 20-12-5 vs 5-3
    SUB
    R1 · 3:50
  20. LOSS
    vs Joe Riggs
    UFCUFC 55: Fury· Oct 7, 2005· Welterweight· 20-11-5 vs 22-5
    TKO
    R2 · 2:00
  21. WIN
    vs Brian Dunn
    Legends of Fighting Championship· Aug 13, 2005· 19-11-5 vs 35-11-4
    TKO
  22. WIN
    vs Pat Healy
    WEC 15: Judgment Day· May 19, 2005· Welterweight· 18-11-5 vs 3-4
    SD
  23. LOSS
    vs Karo Parisyan
    UFCUFC 51: Super Saturday· Feb 5, 2005· Welterweight· 18-10-5 vs 12-3
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  24. WIN
    vs JT Taylor
    WEC 12: Halloween Fury 3· Oct 21, 2004· Welterweight· 17-10-5 vs 2-2-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:53
  25. WIN
    vs Ronald Jhun
    UFCUFC 49: Unfinished Business· Aug 21, 2004· Welterweight· 16-10-5 vs 22-11-2
    SUB
    R2 · 1:17
  26. WIN
    vs Tiki Ghosn
    UFCUFC 47: IT'S ON· Apr 2, 2004· Welterweight· 15-10-5 vs 8-4
    SUB
    R2 · 1:55
  27. WIN
    vs Pete Spratt
    Reality Submission Fighting 5· Jan 2, 2004· Middleweight· 14-10-5 vs 12-7
    SUB
    R1 · 0:46
  28. LOSS
    vs Robbie Lawler
    UFCUFC 45: Revolution· Nov 21, 2003· Welterweight· 14-9-5 vs 7-1
    UD
    R3 · 5:00
  29. WIN
    vs Derrick Noble
    Illinois Regional· Oct 3, 2003· 13-9-5 vs 10-4
    SUB
  30. WIN
    vs Chatt Lavender
    Absolute Fighting Championship· Sep 5, 2003· 12-9-5 vs 7-2
    TKO
  31. WIN
    vs Laverne Clark
    Battleground Fight Night 1· Jul 19, 2003· Welterweight· 11-9-5 vs 14-10
    UD
  32. LOSS
    vs Koji Oishi
    Pancrase 118· Apr 12, 2003· Welterweight· 11-8-5 vs 5-2-1
    SD
  33. WIN
    vs Aaron Riley
    HOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1· Mar 8, 2003· Welterweight· 10-8-5 vs 18-5-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:31
  34. LOSS
    vs Izuru Takeuchi
    Pancrase 114· Dec 21, 2002· Middleweight· 10-7-5 vs 9-4-3
    MD
  35. WIN
    vs Yuji Hoshino
    Pancrase 112· Oct 29, 2002· Middleweight· 9-7-5 vs 4-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:09
  36. LOSS
    vs Nick Diaz
    IFC: Warriors Challenge 17· Jul 12, 2002· Welterweight· 9-6-5 vs 1-0
    SD
  37. WIN
    vs Kazuo Misaki
    Pancrase 102· Dec 1, 2001· Middleweight· 8-6-5 vs 5-0
    UD
  38. WIN
    vs Jake Ambrose
    Cage Rage· Apr 14, 2001· 7-6-5 vs 3-1
    SUB
  39. DRAW
    vs Dave Strasser
    Illinois Regional· Mar 30, 2001· 7-6-4 vs 16-2-2
    DRAW
  40. DRAW
    vs TBA
    Indiana Regional· Feb 3, 2001· 7-6-3
    DRAW
  41. WIN
    vs Mike Haltom
    United States Regional· Nov 24, 2000· 5-6-3 vs 4-2
    SUB
  42. WIN
    vs TBA
    United States Regional· Nov 24, 2000· 5-6-3
    SUB
  43. LOSS
    vs Ben Earwood
    UFCUFC 28: High Stakes· Nov 17, 2000· Welterweight· 5-5-3 vs 11-2
    UD
    R2 · 5:00
  44. LOSS
    vs Shonie Carter
    Pancrase 88· Sep 24, 2000· Middleweight· 5-4-3 vs 15-3-5
    UD
  45. WIN
    vs Taro Obata
    Pancrase 86· Jul 23, 2000· Middleweight· 4-4-3 vs 0-3-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:56
  46. LOSS
    vs Daisuke Ishii
    Pancrase 84· Jun 26, 2000· Light Heavyweight· 4-3-3 vs 8-10-2
    UD
  47. WIN
    vs CJ Fernandes
    HOOKnSHOOT· Mar 17, 2000· 3-3-3 vs 6-2-1
    SUB
  48. LOSS
    vs Keiichiro Yamamiya
    Pancrase 81· Jan 23, 2000· Light Heavyweight· 3-2-3 vs 17-13-5
    UD
  49. DRAW
    vs Ikuhisa Minowa
    Pancrase 80· Dec 18, 1999· Heavyweight· 3-2-2 vs 11-11-5
    DEC
  50. LOSS
    vs Dave Menne
    Extreme Challenge· Nov 13, 1999· 3-1-2 vs 21-4-1
    DEC
  51. WIN
    vs Luke Pedigo
    HOOKnSHOOT· Nov 6, 1999· 2-1-2 vs 3-2
    SUB
  52. DRAW
    vs Takafumi Ito
    Pancrase 74· Aug 1, 1999· Heavyweight· 2-1-1 vs 20-19-4
    DEC
  53. LOSS
    vs Jason DeLucia
    Pancrase 73· Jul 6, 1999· Heavyweight· 2-0-1 vs 29-13
    MD
  54. WIN
    vs Daisuke Watanabe
    Pancrase 72· Jun 11, 1999· Heavyweight· 1-0-1 vs 0-7
    SUB
    R1 · 5:30
  55. DRAW
    vs Osami Shibuya
    Pancrase 70· Apr 18, 1999· Heavyweight· 1-0 vs 19-19-8
    DEC
  56. WIN
    vs Bo Hershberger
    Indiana Regional· Feb 13, 1999· 0-0 vs 0-0-2
    SUB

Career history data via Tapology.

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1772▲16
Peak
1772Aug 14, 2011
Rated fights
52
150016001700200020022004200620082010Feb 13, 1999 · 1541Jun 11, 1999 · 1562Jul 6, 1999 · 1542Nov 6, 1999 · 1586Nov 13, 1999 · 1567Jan 23, 2000 · 1533Mar 17, 2000 · 1561Jun 26, 2000 · 1536Jul 23, 2000 · 1560Sep 24, 2000 · 1547Nov 17, 2000 · 1529Nov 24, 2000 · 1554Mar 30, 2001 · 1561Apr 14, 2001 · 1580Dec 1, 2001 · 1604Jul 12, 2002 · 1594Oct 29, 2002 · 1618Dec 21, 2002 · 1596Mar 8, 2003 · 1610Apr 12, 2003 · 1605Jul 19, 2003 · 1612Sep 5, 2003 · 1624Oct 3, 2003 · 1634Nov 21, 2003 · 1625Jan 2, 2004 · 1638Apr 2, 2004 · 1650Aug 21, 2004 · 1667Oct 21, 2004 · 1677Feb 5, 2005 · 1665May 19, 2005 · 1668Aug 13, 2005 · 1674Oct 7, 2005 · 1661Jan 13, 2006 · 1671Feb 4, 2006 · 1680Jun 2, 2006 · 1693Jun 26, 2006 · 1704Nov 11, 2006 · 1697Mar 3, 2007 · 1692Jul 7, 2007 · 1707Aug 11, 2007 · 1713Nov 17, 2007 · 1699Feb 2, 2008 · 1713Jul 5, 2008 · 1705Oct 18, 2008 · 1714Jan 17, 2009 · 1710Jun 20, 2009 · 1721Feb 20, 2010 · 1744Feb 20, 2010 · 1730Jul 3, 2010 · 1758Sep 25, 2010 · 1769Feb 26, 2011 · 1756Aug 14, 2011 · 17721772

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Frequently asked questions

When does Chris Lytle fight next?

Chris Lytle has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Chris Lytle's record?

Chris Lytle's professional MMA record is 31-18-5.

Who is Chris Lytle fighting next?

Chris Lytle's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Chris Lytle fight last?

Chris Lytle most recently fought Dan Hardy at UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle on Sunday, August 14, 2011, WIN (Submission).

What weight class does Chris Lytle fight in?

Chris Lytle fights at Welterweight.

How many knockouts does Chris Lytle have?

Chris Lytle has 4 wins by KO/TKO and 22 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Chris Lytle won?

Chris Lytle has won 10 UFC post-fight bonuses: 6× Fight of the Night, 1× KO of the Night, 3× Submission of the Night.

How tall is Chris Lytle?

Chris Lytle is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Chris Lytle weigh?

Chris Lytle weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).

What is Chris Lytle's reach?

Chris Lytle has a reach of 68" (173 cm).

How old is Chris Lytle?

Chris Lytle is 51 years old (born Aug 18, 1974).

Where is Chris Lytle from?

Chris Lytle is from United States.