Chris “Lights Out” Lytle's Professional MMA debut
Lytle made his professional debut against Bo Hershberger on February 13, 1999, fighting on the regional circuit.
He made a winning start to his career, defeating Bo Hershberger who carried a 0-0-2 professional MMA record into the fight.
Chris Lytle beat Bo Hershberger by Submission at 11:33 of Round 1.
Chris “Lights Out” Lytle's Ultimate Fighting Championship Career
Lytle made his debut in the UFC against Ben Earwood on November 17, 2000, fighting on the preliminary card of UFC 28: High Stakes having compiled a 5-5-3 professional MMA record.
Chris Lytle lost to Ben Earwood by Decision at 5:00 of Round 2.
Since his debut, Lytle has gone on to fight a total of 20 more times in the UFC. His UFC record stands at 10-10-0.
Outside the UFC
After his UFC stint, Lytle took his next fight at on November 24, 2000, fighting against Beaver on the of the regional circuit.
Chris Lytle beat Beaver by Submission at 2:18 of Round 1.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 14 fights outside of the promotion, Lytle returned to the UFC on November 21, 2003, fighting against Robbie Lawler on the main card of UFC 45: Revolution.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 14-9-5
Chris Lytle lost to Robbie Lawler by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Lytle returned to the UFC on April 2, 2004, fighting against Tiki Ghosn on the main card of UFC 47: It's On!.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 15-10-5
Chris Lytle beat Tiki Ghosn by Submission at 1:55 of Round 2.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Lytle returned to the UFC on February 5, 2005, fighting against Karo Parisyan on the preliminary card of UFC 51: Super Saturday.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 18-10-5
Chris Lytle lost to Karo Parisyan by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 2 fights outside of the promotion, Lytle returned to the UFC on October 7, 2005, fighting against Joe Riggs on the main card of UFC 55: Fury.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 20-11-5
Chris Lytle lost to Joe Riggs by KO/TKO at 2:00 of Round 2.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 4 fights outside of the promotion, Lytle returned to the UFC on November 11, 2006, fighting against Matt Serra on the main event of The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 22-12-5
Chris Lytle lost to Matt Serra by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Failed UFC title challenge: Tournament Championship loss to Matt Serra
Lytle lost his 1st welterweight title challenge, losing to Matt Serra on November 11, 2006 at The Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale.
Chris Lytle lost to Matt Serra by Decision at 5:00 of Round 3.
Return to Ultimate Fighting Championship
After 1 fights outside of the promotion, Lytle returned to the UFC on November 17, 2007, fighting against Thiago Alves on the preliminary card of UFC 78: Validation.
At the time of his UFC return, his professional MMA record stood at 24-14-5
Chris Lytle lost to Thiago Alves by KO/TKO at 5:00 of Round 2. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.
When was Chris Lytle's last win?
Lytle's last win came against Dan Hardy at UFC on Versus 5 on Sunday August 14, 2011. Chris Lytle beat Dan Hardy by Submission at 4:16 of Round 3. Both fighters earned a post-fight bonus, after the bout was awarded Fight of the Night.