In running for office in his home state, retired UFC welterweight Chris Lytle learned firsthand how far MMA has to go before it reaches the mainstream.
On Tuesday, the 37-year old Lytle came in second in a three-person race for the Republican nomination for a seat in the Indiana state Senate.
But he believes his popularity as a mixed martial artist had little to do with his showing. In fact, opponents tried to use it against him.