Dan Hardy’s UFC Release Not Set After Third-Straight Loss, Wants Chris Lytle Next (3/28/2011 3:00:55 AM)
Despite suffering his third-straight loss to Anthony Johnson on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 24, former welterweight title challenger Dan Hardy could get another chance in the UFC and hopes to face Chris Lytle if he does.
UFC vet Chris Lytle re-evaluating, but not retiring, following loss (3/19/2011 1:35:00 PM)
Chris Lytle's body finally caught up with his mind in the weeks leading to and during a fight with Brian Ebersole at UFC 127. Lytle had the will to compete at the Feb 27 event. But an injured leg took the spring out of the his step, and he lost while on a push up the welterweight ladder that he previously said might be his last. You certainly won't be seeing him in the cage anytime soon. But you will see him there again.
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 127's Brian Ebersole, Bellator 35's Chris Lozano (3/1/2011 4:15:00 PM)
MMAjunkie.com Radio today welcomes UFC 127 winner Brian Ebersole to the show. Ebersole calls in to recount his "Fight of the Night" victory over Chris Lytle. Additionally, Bellator Fighting Championships welterweight contender Chris Lozano also joins the program to preview his fight at this weekend's Bellator 35 event. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Chris Lytle Considering Retirement After Secret Surgery, UFC 127 Loss (3/1/2011 5:00:57 AM)
Welterweight veteran Chris Lytle is considering retirement after dropping a unanimous decision to Octagon newcomer Brian Ebersole this past weekend at UFC 127 in Sydney, Australia, which came just four weeks after a secret surgery to remove the meniscus from his knee
UFC 127 bonuses: Hunt, Noke, Lytle and Ebersole earn $75,000 awards (2/27/2011 6:30:00 AM)
Mark Hunt, Kyle Noke, Chris Lytle and Brian Ebersole each earned $75,000 "Fight Night" bonuses for their performances at Saturday's UFC 127 event. Hunt earned the night's "Knockout of the Night" award, Noke got the "Submission of the Night" bonus, and Lytle and Ebersole earned "Fight of the Night" honors. Marshall Zelaznik, the UFC's managing director of international development, announced the bonus winners and award amounts at UFC 127's post-event press conference.
UFC 127 Sets Attendance Record; Hunt, Noke, Ebersol, Lytle Earn UFC 127 Bonuses (2/26/2011 10:05:07 PM)
UFC 127 drew 18,186 people to Sydney, Australia's Acer Arena for a live gate of $3.5 million dollars, setting records for the UFC's largest attendance and gate outside of North America. Mark Hunt won "Knockout of the Night," Kyle Noke scored "Submission of the Night," and Brian Ebersole and Chris Lytle earned "Fight of the Night".
New Opponent, Same Chris Lytle (2/22/2011 6:00:00 AM)
In a very one-sided fight, Vitali Klitschko stopped Cristobal Arreola in 10 rounds tonight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, CA to retain his WBC Heavyweight Championship. Arreola was never in the fight. Few jabs, poor lateral footwork and a lack of head movement left him wide open for Klitschko. Vitali used his jab
MMAjunkie.com Radio: UFC 127's Chris Lytle, Tachi's Kyle Griffin and Collin Hart (2/17/2011 4:30:00 PM)
With a career-best four-fight win streak, Chris Lytle today joins MMAjunkie.com Radio to discuss his UFC 127 bout with veteran Brian Ebersole and his hopes for a UFC title shot. Additionally, Kyle Griffin (UFC fighter Tyson Griffin's brother) and Collin Hart join the show to discuss their bouts at Friday's Tachi Palace Fights 8 event. MMAjunkie.com Radio airs from 12-2 p.m. ET (9-11 a.m. PT) live from the Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino's Race & Sports Book. Listen to and watch a video stream of the two-hour show at www.mmajunkie.com/radio.
Chris Lytle vs. Brian Ebersole official; UFC 127 again complete with 12 bouts (2/16/2011 12:05:00 AM)
UFC newcomer Brian Ebersole is now official for the promotion's return to Australia, and UFC 127's fight card is again complete with 12 contests. Ebersole meets fellow welterweight Chris Lytle on the evening's main card. UFC 127 takes place Feb. 27 at Acer Arena in Sydney, Australia and airs live on pay-per-view. Due to the time difference, the event airs live in the U.S. on Feb. 26 in its normal Saturday-night timeslot. A welterweight clash between former champion B.J. Penn and perennial contender Jon Fitch headlines.
With Carlos Condit out, Chris Lytle welcomes Brian Ebersole to UFC 127 (2/10/2011 6:30:00 PM)
One man's loss is another man's game. Less than one day after former WEC champion Carlos Condit was forced to withdraw from a highly anticipated UFC 127 contest with Chris Lytle, longtime veteran Brian Ebersole has been tapped as a replacement. MMAjunkie.com today confirmed the switch, which was first reported by Fight News Australia, with sources close to the event.
Chris Lytle Meets Brian Ebersole at UFC 127 with Carlos Condit Hurt (2/10/2011 7:32:30 AM)
With Carlos Condit out with a knee injury, welterweight Chris Lytle will meet newcomer Brian Ebersole at UFC 127 on Feb. 27 in Sydney, Australia. UFC 127 is headlined by welterweight contenders BJ Penn vs. Jon Fitch and also features Michael Bisping vs. Jorge Rivera and George Sotiropoulos vs. Dennis Siver.
Carlos Condit Out of UFC 127 Fight with Chris Lytle (2/9/2011 6:14:09 PM)
A knee injury has forced Carlos Condit to withdraw from his UFC 127 matchup with fellow welterweight contender Chris Lytle that was slated for the Feb. 26 pay-per-view main card from Sydney, Australia
Embarked on perhaps his final UFC title run, Lytle not content with being "in the mix" (1/26/2011 10:35:00 PM)
Sitting behind the mic at the press conference following his win over Matt Serra at UFC 119, Chris Lytle heard UFC president Dana White use a phrase he'd heard often to describe fighters on the ramp to a title shot: in the mix. That designation would boost the spirits of most fighters. It's validation, and a hint that you're getting somewhere in a crowded sport. But Lytle felt uneasy. "I would tell them if that's the case, then don't even tell me that," Lytle today told MMAjunkie.com.
Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lytle possible for February event (Updated) (11/4/2010 4:05:00 PM)
The fight both welterweights wanted appears it'll come to fruition. Former WEC champion Carlos Condit and the resurgent Chris Lytle could meet at an unannounced event in February. A source close to the negotiations told MMAjunkie.com at least one fighter has been approached about the bout, though agreements have not been signed and even verbal agreements may not be in place. "Showdown" Joe Ferraro first reported it as a possibility for UFC 126 at Showdown.ca but later clarified it may take place Feb. 27.
Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lylte targeted for UFC 126 in February (11/4/2010 4:05:00 PM)
The fight both welterweights wanted appears it'll come to fruition. Former WEC champion Carlos Condit and the resurgent Chris Lytle are expected to meet in a February bout at UFC 126. A source close to the negotiations told MMAjunkie.com at least one fighter has been approached about the bout, though agreements have not been signed. "Showdown" Joe Ferraro first reported it at showdown.ca.
Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lytle In The Works, Targeted for UFC 127 in February (11/4/2010 6:06:04 AM)
Rising welterweights Carlos Condit and Chris Lytle are expected to go toe-to-toe early next year. First reported for UFC 126, Condit's agent, Malki Kawa, says discussions are ongoing, but that the fight likely wouldn't take place at the Feb. 5 event.
Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lytle In The Works for Upcoming UFC Event (11/4/2010 6:06:04 AM)
Rising welterweights Carlos Condit and Chris Lytle are expected to go toe-to-toe early next year. First reported for UFC 126, Condit's agent, Malki Kawa, says discussions are ongoing, but that the fight likely wouldn't take place at the Feb. 5 event.
Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lytle In The Works for UFC 126 in February (11/4/2010 6:06:04 AM)
Rising welterweights Carlos Condit and Chris Lytle are expected to go toe-to-toe on the pay-per-view main card at "UFC 126: Silva vs. Belfort" on Feb. 5 in Las Vegas. UFC 126 is headlined by middleweight champ Anderson Silva vs. Vitor Belfort and also features Rich Franklin vs. Forrest Griffin and Jon Jones vs. Ryan Bader.
UFC 119's resurgent Chris Lytle aiming for title shot - but with conditions (9/26/2010 10:00:00 AM)
INDIANAPOLIS - Following Saturday's UFC 119 event, Chris Lytle's recent accomplishments obviously were hard to ignore. In front a hometown crowd at Indianapolis' Conseco Fieldhouse, he easily defeated a former champ in Matt Serra, picked up his fourth straight UFC win, and improved his UFC record to a solid .500. And given his recent success, Lytle thinks the time may be coming for a title shot. But he only wants it under certain conditions.
Lytle Wants Alves And To Win "Right Way" (Video) (9/26/2010 9:22:28 AM)
Chris Lytle was pleased with the fight with Matt Serra at UFC 119, says he's now hoping to get a rematch with Thiago Alves and work into title contention "the right way"...
Lytle Boxes His Way To Victory Over Serra (9/26/2010 4:22:27 AM)
It showed on Matt Serra’s face, it showed by the crowd’s applause, and it showed on the judges’ scorecards at UFC 119 in Indianapolis. Chris Lytle had won the rematch...
Chris Lytle On His Change As A Fighter (Video) (9/25/2010 11:22:24 PM)
Chris Lytle talks about how his mentality towards fighting has changed since he first fought Matt Serra in 2006. The two fight again at UFC 119...
Matt Serra: Lytle Is An Exciting Fighter (Video) (9/24/2010 5:22:30 PM)
Matt Serra and Chris Lytle are full of respect for each other, that's why Serra says that they are going to put on an aggressive, violent fight...
Serra Loss Forced Style Change, Lytle Says (9/23/2010 11:10:39 AM)
Chris Lytle has 51 professional mixed martial arts fights under his belt, but the bout that taught him the most may have been his split decision loss to former UFC welterweight champion Matt Serra at “The Ultimate Fighter 4” Finale in November 2006.
Matt Serra UFC 119 Video Blog for Rematch with Chris Lytle (9/23/2010 9:00:29 AM)
Watch part two after the jump and stay tuned to MMAFrenzy.com for complete UFC 119 coverage, including live UFC 119 results this Saturday.