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 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.
2. 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.
3. Chris Lytle submits Ross Mason
On February 4, 2006 Chris Lytle fought Ross Mason for the vacant Cage Rage welterweight title. Lytle was 31 years old with a record of 21-12-5, and Mason was 0 with a record of 0-0. Lytle was coming off a win. Lytle submitted Ross Mason via rear-naked choke in the 2nd round. Won the vacant title.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. Chris Lytle loses to Marcus Davis via split decision
On January 17, 2009 Chris Lytle faced Marcus Davis in a welterweight bout. Lytle was 34 years old with a record of 26-16-5, and Davis was 35 with a record of 15-4. Both Lytle and Davis were coming off a win. Lytle lost via split decision. Went the distance with Davis.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Chris Lytle defeats Kevin Burns
On June 20, 2009 Chris Lytle faced Kevin Burns in a welterweight bout. Lytle was 34 years old with a record of 26-17-5, and Burns was 29 with a record of 7-2. Both Lytle and Burns were coming off a loss. Lytle won via unanimous decision.
10. Chris Lytle defeats Kazuo Misaki
On December 1, 2001 Chris Lytle faced Kazuo Misaki in a middleweight bout. Lytle was 27 years old with a record of 8-6-5, and Misaki was 25 with a record of 5-0. Lytle was coming off a win and Misaki was on an undefeated 5-fight winning streak. Lytle won via unanimous decision.