
Chris Lytle (25-16-5) is proving that how you fight is perhaps more important than anything else in the UFC.
The Indiana firefighter and father of four recently signed a multi-fight contract extension with the promotion and will return to action against Paul Taylor (9-3-1) at UFC 89: “Leben vs. Bisping” at the National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham, England, on October 18.
MMAmania.com today confirmed the new deal and welterweight match up.
“Lights Out” has lost five of his last seven bouts inside the Octagon, which typically means that a fighter is either done or needs to go outside the organization and win his way back in. However, Lytle has been the victim of three vicious cuts during that span and on the wrong side of one razor thin decision.
And something has to be said for putting on action-packed, gutsy performances — something that Lytle demonstrates just about every time out of late.
He most recently lost a blood-soaked unanimous decision to Josh Koscheck at UFC 86: “Jackson vs. Griffin” on July 5.
Taylor, on the other hand, is coming off his first win inside that Octagon against Jess Liaudin at UFC 85: “Bedlam” last month after suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in his career. He is a regular on the UFC European circuit, having been involved in the last four shows (this will be his fifth) overseas.
To check out the most recent UFC 89 card and rumor click here.
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Lytle deserves it..he brings the fight EVERYTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love seeing him being rewarded with more fights.
Lytle is a bad man. Most people would have thrown the towel in. He deserves it.
Obviously he loves to fight. Maybe he is the next Jeremy Horn, because Horn seems like he has to rush from one fight so he is not late for the next.
Lytle has earned much respect, and I am glad to see the UFC recognizing that he’s worth if for his heart, and entertainment value. I hope he got a good raise with his new contract.
I guess it say’s extention. Does that mean no raise?
LYTLE VIA RD 1 KO!!
2 very exciting fighters, should be an awesome match
Chris Lytle is going to abuse this kid. I like Paul Taylor but he isnt in lytle’s class. Also, Lytle never really looses 2 fights in a row and I think he was embarressed by his fight with Koschek and will be looking to rebound with a STATEMENT fight, and Kelly is the VICTIM!
This card is getting rediculous, and it’s free!
Chris Lytle (25-16-5) is proving that how you fight is perhaps more important than anything else in the UFC.
… indeed is true. It also helps that they weren’t scrubs. does he need surgery? Is it a scar tissue thing? or just taking bombs to the dome? cuz the blood was pouring out in puddles lika a faucet. Lytle will be pissed off and back with a vengence gaurentee. Poor Taylor. nighty night
yeah, I cant see Lytle loosing this fight at all!
This fight hits the ground, Lytle wins via submission. If Marcus Davis can submit you, I am pretty sure Chris Lytle can as well.
This fight needs to be taken down for Chris Lytle because when he gets hit.. he bleeds.