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Old-School Fight: Nick Diaz vs. Chris Lytle, 7/12/2002

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Back in July 2002, when Nick Diaz was an 18-year-old rookie with a pro record of 1-0, and Chris Lytle was a 9-6-5 journeyman Pancrase vet trying to hit his stride, the two welterweights met at an IFC Warriors Challenge event i…

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Back in July 2002, when Nick Diaz was an 18-year-old rookie with a pro record of 1-0, and Chris Lytle was a 9-6-5 journeyman Pancrase vet trying to hit his stride, the two welterweights met at an IFC Warriors Challenge event in Porterville, California. It was a gritty scrap, with the momentum going back and forth, Nick’s forehead getting slashed open, and one of the bikini-clad ring girls freaking out about a heel-hook attempt at the 13:46 mark. (That’s our kind of chick.) Diaz wound up taking a narrow split decision. Both fighters would make their UFC debuts the following year, but never crossed paths in the cage again.

Carlos Condit vs. Chris Lytle Targeted for Upcoming UFC Event

Filed under: UFC, NewsJust one week ago, Chris Lytle told MMA Fighting that he was hoping to face Carlos Condit in his next bout. The possibility is moving closer to reality.

According to sources with knowledge of the situation, the UFC is working tow…

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Just one week ago, Chris Lytle told MMA Fighting that he was hoping to face Carlos Condit in his next bout. The possibility is moving closer to reality.

According to sources with knowledge of the situation, the UFC is working towards putting together a Condit-Lytle bout, but a date has not yet been determined for the possible fight.

Reports that the fight would take place at UFC 126 on Feb. 5 are incorrect, according to the sources, and would likely take place at a later date.

Lytle vs. Condit in the Works for UFC 126

(He may be a nice guy who doesn’t mean-mug, but Lytle’s no slouch.)Chris Lytle (30-17-5) could take a dramatic jump up the UFC’s 170-pound ladder if he gets past his next rumored opponent.
According Sportsnet.ca, to the Indianapolis fighter could take …


(He may be a nice guy who doesn’t mean-mug, but Lytle’s no slouch.)

Chris Lytle (30-17-5) could take a dramatic jump up the UFC’s 170-pound ladder if he gets past his next rumored opponent.

According Sportsnet.ca, to the Indianapolis fighter could take on welterweight contender Carlos Condit (26-5) February 5 at UFC 126, which is surprising, considering that the Albuquerque, NM fighter turned down a fight with Jon Fitch on the same card because he felt he didn’t have enough time to prepare for the fight.

Reps from Lytle’s camp informed us this afternoon that they have yet to be contacted by the UFC, but they aren’t completely surprised that the fight is being considered as they requested the bout after Condit mentioned earlier this week that he would love to face "Lights Out."

When you think about it, Carlos has much more to lose by taking a fight with Lytle over one with Fitch, so he may regret the decision after February 5.

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Chris Lytle’s Wish List: Match vs. Carlos Condit, Move Closer to Title Shot

Filed under: UFCAt 36 years old, Chris Lytle can see the finish line to his career. He still thinks it’s far off into the future, but he knows it’s coming. Ironically, though, the UFC veteran is in the midst of the best stretch of his UFC tenure.

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At 36 years old, Chris Lytle can see the finish line to his career. He still thinks it’s far off into the future, but he knows it’s coming. Ironically, though, the UFC veteran is in the midst of the best stretch of his UFC tenure.

Following his unanimous decision win over former welterweight champion Matt Serra at UFC 119, Lytle has won four straight matches and five of his last six, dropping only a close split decision to Marcus Davis in January 2009. And with time ticking, Lytle wants a big fight. In fact, his sights are respectfully set on one man: the surging Carlos Condit.

UFC 119 Live Blog: Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle Updates

Filed under: UFCINDIANAPOLIS — This is the UFC 119 live blog for Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle, a welterweight bout on tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the Conseco Field House.

Serra and Lytle were both roommates on The Ultimate Fighter 4 and met in the …

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INDIANAPOLIS — This is the UFC 119 live blog for Matt Serra vs. Chris Lytle, a welterweight bout on tonight’s UFC pay-per-view from the Conseco Field House.

Serra and Lytle were both roommates on The Ultimate Fighter 4 and met in the finals with Serra beating Lytle by split decision. Expect a much different fight this time around.

The live blog is below.

UFC 119: Chris Lytle Beats Matt Serra

Filed under: UFC, NewsChris Lytle out-boxed Matt Serra for 15 minutes Saturday night at UFC 119, winning a unanimous decision in a fight that consisted of little more than Lytle and Serra standing in front of each other and trading punches.

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Chris Lytle out-boxed Matt Serra for 15 minutes Saturday night at UFC 119, winning a unanimous decision in a fight that consisted of little more than Lytle and Serra standing in front of each other and trading punches.

The bout was a rematch of Serra’s victory over Lytle in the Ultimate Fighter 4 Finale four years ago, and Lytle said this time the fight went exactly the way he wanted it to go.

“I just wanted to do the fight different from last night,” Lytle said.