Chris Lytle Reportedly Set to Retire Following UFC on Versus 5

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Aug 142011
 

"Lights Out" Chris Lytle is set to take to the cage for one last time in tonight's UFC on Versus 5 main event. (Photo courtesy of Sherdog)

“Lights Out” Chris Lytle (30-18-5) is reportedly set to step into the Octagon for the very last time in tonight’s UFC on Versus 5 main event.

The 36-year-old MMA veteran’s professional career spans over a decade including a total of 19 fights in the UFC, where he has gone 9-10. Lytle is a five-time “Fight of the Night,” two-time “Submission of the Night”, and one-time “Knockout of the Night” winner and is presently tied with UFC Middleweight Champion “The Spider” Anderson Silva (28-4) for the most fight performance bonuses in the history of the UFC. Tonight he will face British slugger “The Outlaw” Dan Hardy (23-9) in Milwaukee, Wisconsin’s Bradley Center in what promises to be a barn burner that has all the makings of another Award of the Night honor.

Though a veteran of multiple mixed martial arts organizations, Lytle is most known for his fights within the UFC’s Octagon. He made his promotional debut at UFC 28 in November 2000 then bounced around a few regional promotions as well as took five more fights in the UFC before joining the cast of The Ultimate Fighter 4. “Lights Out” defeated “Secret Weapon” Pete Spratt (22-19) and “The Dominator” Din Thomas (25-8) in exhibition bouts on the Spike TV reality show but lost via Split Decision to “The Terror” Matt Serra at The Ultimate Fighter 4 Live Finale in November 2006. Continue reading »

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Canadian Welterweight Prospect Ryan Ford Signs with Bellator

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Jul 202011
 

"The Real Deal" Ryan Ford (white trunks) is the newest addition to Bellator's welterweight division. (Photo courtesy of Charles Penner and Combat Captured)

Maximum Fighting Championship (MFC) and The Fight Club (TFC) veteran “The Real Deal” Ryan Ford (15-3) has officially signed with Bellator Fighting Championships. The Canadian-born welterweight made his name under the MFC banner as well as fellow Canadian promotion The Fight Club where he currently holds the 170lbs. championship title.

Ford is mostly remembered for his war with fellow welterweight scrapper and The Ultimate Fighter alum “The Secret Weapon” Pete Spratt (21-19) as well as his aggressive go-for-broke style. With 14 finishes and one decision in his four-year career it’s easy to see why “The Real Deal” is adored in his home land of Canada. Along with making his Bellator debut, his new flagship promotion will bring Ford stateside for the first time, as he has yet to fight outside of the Great White North. Continue reading »

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MFC 29: Conquer Quick Results

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Apr 082011
 

(Photo courtesy of MFC)

—MAIN CARD—

Douglas Lima vs. Terry Martin: Lima via TKO (Punches), Round 1, 1:14

Ryan Jimmo vs. Zak Cummings: Jimmo via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00

Marcus Davis vs. Curtis Demarce: Davis via Split Decision, Round 3, 5:00

Hermes Franca vs. Robert Washington: Franca via TKO (Punches), Round 2, 0:26

Pete Spratt vs. Demi Deeds: Spratt via Submission (Armbar), Round 2, 4:19

Andreas Spang vs. Ali Mokdad: Mokdad via Submission (Rear Naked Choke), Round 1, 1:35 Continue reading »

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Spilled Bag of Fights: You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go

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Nov 142010
 

“You’re Gonna Make Me Lonesome When You Go” — Bob Dylan

So after last week’s exciting showdown between Josh Koscheck and MMA’s most famous male nurse, Brad Tate, this weeks’ TUF had nary a glimpse of Brad. Talk about loose ends. That’s just bad storytelling. Was Brad asked to leave? Did he leave on his own? Was he there but they chose to cut him out as to not take focus away from the two fights on the show? Whatever, but you can’t just build your story up to such a dramatic showdown as TUF did last week and then just drop it like it never happened. Continue reading »

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MFC 27: Breaking Point Quick Results

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Nov 132010
 

"The Phenom" Douglas Lima defeated opponent Jesse Juarez with an impressive Triangle Armbar at last night's MFC 27: Breaking Point to claim the organization's vacant Middleweight Championship. (Photo courtesy of C. Penner/CombatCaptured)

—Main Card—

Douglas Lima vs. Jesse Juarez: Lima via Submission (Triangle Armbar), Round 3, 2:37*
Pete Spratt vs. Ryan Ford: Ford via Submission Rear Naked Choke, Round 2, 3:07
David Heath vs. Rodney Wallace: Wallace via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00
Dwayne Lewis vs. Razak Al-Hassan: Lewis via Split Decision, Round 3, 5:00
Kajan Johnson vs. Ryan Healy: Johnson via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00
Bill Fraser vs. Dheigo Lima: Lima via KO, Round 2, 2:36

—Undercard—

Musa Tolliver vs. Brad Cardinal: Cardinal via Submission (Triangle Choke), Round 2, 1:22
Jordan Beecroft vs. Nick Hrynchyshyn: Beecroft via Unanimous Decision, Round 3, 5:00
Matt Veal vs. Spencer Rohovie: Rohovie via Submission (Armbar), Round 1, 3:45

*Middleweight title fight

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