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Chris Lytle

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31-18-5★ 10bonusesUnited StatesUnited StatesLast 5
Pro bare-knuckle 3-0Grappling 0-2-1BKFC record 3-0-0

Last fight: Win vs Dan Hardy · Submission · Aug 14, 2011

31-18-5 · 25 finishes · Full stats →
LAST FIGHT
WINvs JC LlamasUD · R5 02:00
BKFCBKFC 4 :: USA vs Mexico·February 2, 2019

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CAREER SUMMARY

Chris Lytle holds a professional MMA record of 31-18-5. Lytle has won 31 fights: 5 by KO/TKO, 20 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 18 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Lytle lands 3.79 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 0.63 takedowns per 15 minutes. Lytle also has 3 recorded Grappling bouts. Lytle also has 3 recorded Bare-Knuckle Boxing bouts. Most recent fight: February 2, 2019. Tracked organizations: BKFC, UFC, WEC.

Profile

Height
5'11"180 cm
Weight
170 lbs77 kg
Reach
68"173 cm
Stance
Orthodox
DOB
Aug 18, 1974
Age
52
Nationality
United States
Birthplace
Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Career history

  1. WIN
    Indiana Regional· Aug 11, 2007· 24-14-5 vs 7-6
    SUB
  2. WIN
    vs Ross Mason
    Cage Rage· Feb 4, 2006· 22-12-5 vs 9-4
    SUB
  3. WIN
    vs Brian Dunn
    Legends of Fighting Championship· Aug 13, 2005· 20-11-5 vs 35-12-4
    TKO
  4. WIN
    Reality Submission Fighting 5· Jan 2, 2004· Middleweight· 15-10-5 vs 12-8
    SUB
    R1 · 0:46
  5. WIN
    vs Derrick Noble
    Illinois Regional· Oct 3, 2003· 14-9-5 vs 10-5
    SUB
  6. WIN
    vs Chatt Lavender
    Absolute Fighting Championship· Sep 5, 2003· 13-9-5 vs 7-3
    TKO
  7. WIN
    Battleground Fight Night 1· Jul 19, 2003· Welterweight· 12-9-5 vs 14-11
    UD
  8. LOSS
    Pancrase 118· Apr 12, 2003· Welterweight· 11-9-5 vs 6-2-1
    SD
  9. WIN
    HOOKnSHOOT: Boot Camp 1.1· Mar 8, 2003· Welterweight· 11-8-5 vs 18-6-1
    TKO
    R1 · 3:31
  10. LOSS
    vs Izuru Takeuchi
    Pancrase 114· Dec 21, 2002· Middleweight· 10-8-5 vs 10-4-3
    MD
  11. WIN
    vs Yuji Hoshino
    Pancrase 112· Oct 29, 2002· Middleweight· 10-7-5 vs 4-4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:09
  12. LOSS
    IFC: Warriors Challenge 17· Jul 12, 2002· Welterweight· 9-7-5 vs 2-0
    SD
  13. WIN
    Pancrase 102· Dec 1, 2001· Middleweight· 9-6-5 vs 5-1
    UD
  14. WIN
    vs Jake Ambrose
    Cage Rage· Apr 14, 2001· 8-6-5 vs 3-2
    SUB
  15. DRAW
    vs Dave Strasser
    Illinois Regional· Mar 30, 2001· 7-6-5 vs 16-2-3
    DRAW
  16. DRAW
    vs Unknown opponent
    Indiana Regional· Feb 3, 2001· 7-6-4
    DRAW
  17. WIN
    vs Mike Haltom
    United States Regional· Nov 24, 2000· 6-6-3 vs 4-3
    SUB
  18. WIN
    vs Unknown opponent
    United States Regional· Nov 24, 2000· 6-6-3
    SUB
  19. LOSS
    Pancrase 88· Sep 24, 2000· Middleweight· 5-5-3 vs 16-3-5
    UD
  20. WIN
    vs Taro Obata
    Pancrase 86· Jul 23, 2000· Middleweight· 5-4-3 vs 0-4-1
    SUB
    R1 · 2:56
  21. LOSS
    vs Daisuke Ishii
    Pancrase 84· Jun 26, 2000· Light Heavyweight· 4-4-3 vs 9-10-2
    UD
  22. WIN
    vs CJ Fernandes
    HOOKnSHOOT· Mar 17, 2000· 4-3-3 vs 6-3-1
    SUB
  23. LOSS
    vs Keiichiro Yamamiya
    Pancrase 81· Jan 23, 2000· Light Heavyweight· 3-3-3 vs 18-13-5
    UD
  24. DRAW
    Pancrase 80· Dec 18, 1999· Heavyweight· 3-2-3 vs 11-11-6
    DEC
  25. LOSS
    Extreme Challenge· Nov 13, 1999· 3-2-2 vs 22-4-1
    DEC
  26. WIN
    vs Luke Pedigo
    HOOKnSHOOT· Nov 6, 1999· 3-1-2 vs 3-3
    SUB
  27. DRAW
    vs Takafumi Ito
    Pancrase 74· Aug 1, 1999· Heavyweight· 2-1-2 vs 20-19-5
    DEC
  28. LOSS
    Pancrase 73· Jul 6, 1999· Heavyweight· 2-1-1 vs 30-13
    MD
  29. WIN
    vs Daisuke Watanabe
    Pancrase 72· Jun 11, 1999· Heavyweight· 2-0-1 vs 0-8
    SUB
    R1 · 5:30
  30. DRAW
    vs Osami Shibuya
    Pancrase 70· Apr 18, 1999· Heavyweight· 1-0-1 vs 19-19-9
    DEC
  31. WIN
    vs Bo Hershberger
    Indiana Regional· Feb 13, 1999· 1-0 vs 0-1-2
    SUB

Title bout

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBoxingBJJ
  • 1998Started in MMA
  • Indiana Light Heavyweight (175 lb) Title · Indiana Boxing Association
  • Cage Rage World Welterweight Championship (inaugural) · Cage Rage Championships
  • Hook N' Shoot Championship · Hook N' Shoot
  • AFC Championship · Absolute Fighting Championships
  • Boxing 13-1-1 · Professional record

Camp

  • Integrated Fighting Academy · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States
  • Marcello C. Monteiro Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Academy (Team Monteiro) · Indianapolis, Indiana, United States Former

Coaches

  • Pat McPherson · Head coach
  • Keith Palmer · Boxing coach
  • Marcello C. Monteiro · Grappling coach

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Welterweight roster (398 fighters)

PowerSpeedPrecisionDurabilityEngineWrestlingGround
Submission Threat
98 · top 2% in division
Punch power54
Kick power59
Punch speed62
Kick speed67
Accuracy70
Takedowns58
Ground striking62
Submissions98
Chin94
Body strength62
Cardio94

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

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 31-18-5 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed3.79per min
44% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.18per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.63per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed54%
Submission attempts2.2per 15 min
UFC careerRecord: 10-10-0 · Source: UFCStats.com
Striking
Strikes landed3.79per min
44% accuracy
Strikes absorbed3.18per min
58% avoided
Grappling
Takedowns landed0.63per 15 min
50% success
Takedowns stuffed54%
Submission attempts2.2per 15 min
Pro bare-knuckleRecord: 3-0 · Source: UFCalendar
Striking
Strikes landed11.77per min
58% accuracy
Strikes absorbed7.88per min
57% avoided
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Where they rank

All-time boards where Chris Lytle sits in the top 25.

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Chris Lytle earns per fight.

Chris Lytle's salary & career earnings →

UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current
1748▲17
Peak
1748Aug 14, 2011
Rated fights
49
150016001700200020022004200620082010Feb 13, 1999 · 1541Jun 11, 1999 · 1559Jul 6, 1999 · 1539Nov 6, 1999 · 1583Nov 13, 1999 · 1565Jan 23, 2000 · 1533Mar 17, 2000 · 1561Jun 26, 2000 · 1536Jul 23, 2000 · 1558Sep 24, 2000 · 1545Nov 17, 2000 · 1528Nov 24, 2000 · 1552Mar 30, 2001 · 1558Apr 14, 2001 · 1577Dec 1, 2001 · 1602Jul 12, 2002 · 1592Oct 29, 2002 · 1616Dec 21, 2002 · 1595Mar 8, 2003 · 1608Apr 12, 2003 · 1604Jul 19, 2003 · 1610Sep 5, 2003 · 1623Oct 3, 2003 · 1633Nov 21, 2003 · 1625Jan 2, 2004 · 1637Apr 2, 2004 · 1649Aug 21, 2004 · 1667Oct 21, 2004 · 1676Feb 5, 2005 · 1665May 19, 2005 · 1668Aug 13, 2005 · 1677Oct 7, 2005 · 1664Jan 13, 2006 · 1674Feb 4, 2006 · 1683Nov 11, 2006 · 1674Mar 3, 2007 · 1670Jul 7, 2007 · 1685Aug 11, 2007 · 1692Nov 17, 2007 · 1679Feb 2, 2008 · 1694Jul 5, 2008 · 1686Oct 18, 2008 · 1696Jan 17, 2009 · 1692Jun 20, 2009 · 1703Feb 20, 2010 · 1719Jul 3, 2010 · 1732Sep 25, 2010 · 1743Feb 26, 2011 · 1731Aug 14, 2011 · 17481748

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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 JC Llamas at BKFC 4:: USA vs Mexico on Saturday, February 2, 2019, WIN (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Chris Lytle fight in?

Chris Lytle fights at Middleweight.

How many knockouts does Chris Lytle have?

Chris Lytle has 5 wins by KO/TKO and 20 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 52 years old (born Aug 18, 1974).

Where is Chris Lytle from?

Chris Lytle is from the United States.

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