Best fights of Chris Lytle
Over 12 years as a professional, Chris Lytle has compiled a 31-18-5 (25) record, including three title fights across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Chris Lytle submits Ronald Jhun
On August 21, 2004 Chris Lytle faced Ronald Jhun in a middleweight bout. Lytle was 30 years old with a record of 16-10-5, and Jhun was 33 with a record of 21-11-2. Lytle was on a 2-fight winning streak and Jhun was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lytle submitted Ronald Jhun via guillotine choke in the 2nd round.
2. Chris Lytle draws with Ikuhisa Minowa
On December 18, 1999 Chris Lytle faced Ikuhisa Minowa. Lytle was 25 years old with a record of 3-2-2, and Minowa was 23 with a record of 11-11-5. Lytle was coming off a loss, while Minowa was coming off a win. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
3. Chris Lytle loses to Jason DeLucia via majority decision
On July 6, 1999 Chris Lytle faced Jason DeLucia. Lytle was 24 years old with a record of 2-0-1, and DeLucia was 29 with a record of 29-13. Lytle was coming off a win and DeLucia was on a 4-fight winning streak. Lytle lost via majority decision.
4. Chris Lytle defeats Matt Serra in their 2nd fight
On September 25, 2010 Chris Lytle faced Matt Serra in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lytle was 36 years old with a record of 29-17-5, and Serra was 36 with a record of 13-6. Lytle was on a 3-fight winning streak and Serra was coming off a win. Lytle won via unanimous decision.
5. Chris Lytle loses to Matt Hughes via unanimous decision
On March 3, 2007 Chris Lytle faced Matt Hughes in a welterweight bout. Lytle was 32 years old with a record of 22-13-5, and Hughes was 33 with a record of 41-5. Both Lytle and Hughes were coming off a loss. Lytle lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Hughes.
6. Chris Lytle draws with Dave Strasser
On March 30, 2001 Chris Lytle faced Dave Strasser in a welterweight bout. Lytle was 26 years old with a record of 7-6-4, and Strasser was 31 with a record of 16-2-2. Strasser was on a 5-fight winning streak. The fight ended in a unanimous decision.
7. Chris Lytle submits Matt Brown in their 2nd fight
On July 3, 2010 Chris Lytle faced Matt Brown in a welterweight bout. It was their second meeting. Lytle was 35 years old with a record of 28-17-5, and Brown was 29 with a record of 11-8. Lytle was on a 2-fight winning streak, while Brown was coming off a loss. Lytle submitted Matt Brown via straight armbar in the 2nd round.
8. Chris Lytle loses to Keiichiro Yamamiya via unanimous decision
On January 23, 2000 Chris Lytle faced Keiichiro Yamamiya in a light heavyweight bout. Lytle was 25 years old with a record of 3-2-3, and Yamamiya was 27 with a record of 17-13-5. Yamamiya was coming off a loss. Lytle lost via unanimous decision.
9. Chris Lytle submits Brian Foster
On February 21, 2010 Chris Lytle faced Brian Foster in a welterweight bout. Lytle was 35 years old with a record of 27-17-5, and Foster was 25 with a record of 14-4. Both Lytle and Foster were coming off a win. Lytle submitted Brian Foster via kneebar in the 1st round.
10. Chris Lytle defeats Paul Taylor
On October 18, 2008 Chris Lytle faced Paul Taylor in a welterweight bout. Lytle was 34 years old with a record of 25-16-5, and Taylor was 28 with a record of 9-3-1. Lytle was coming off a loss, while Taylor was coming off a win. Lytle won via unanimous decision.