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Chris Lytle

W1
“Lights Out”
31-18-5
0Prospect
/Age 51/Orthodox/5' 11"/68″ reach/170 lbs
Win %
63%
SLpM
3.8
Str Acc
45%
Str Def
58%
TD Avg
0.7
TD Def
55%
Sub Avg
2.4
Finish
83%

At a Glance

3.8
SLpM
45%
Str Acc
0.7
TD Avg
83%
Finish %
58%
Str Def
Chris Lytle "Lights Out" is a orthodox mixed martial artist competing in the UFC, profiled as a well-rounded mixed martial artist. With a record of 31-18-5, the fighter owns a 57% win rate across 54 pro contests, with a 83% finish rate that ranks among the most decisive in the division. Standout traits include active submission threat from the ground.
Career Arc
38 fightspeak +8 · current +8

Skill Profile

VOLUME55ACCURACY53KO POWER20TAKEDOWNS34TD DEFENSE40SUBMISSIONS98DURABILITY58ACTIVITY93
Fighter
UFC Avg
0Prospect
IQ Score

Accuracy & Defense○ = UFC avg

0%avg 44%
Str Acc
0%avg 55%
Str Def
0%avg 42%
TD Acc
0%avg 62%
TD Def

Striking Output

Sig. Strikes Landed / Min
3.76+0.34 vs avg
0avg 3.49
Sig. Strikes Absorbed / Min
3.03-0.15 vs avg
0avg 3.29

Grappling Output

Takedowns / 15 Min
0.70-0.82 vs avg
0avg 1.56
Submissions / 15 Min
2.40+2.00 vs avg
0avg 0.43

Strike Differential (landed - absorbed / min)

Absorbed (3.03)Landed (3.76)
0
+0.73

Wins by Method

83%Finish
KO/TKO16%
Submission1478%
Decision317%
31 total wins

Win / Loss by Method

Wins (31)
1 KO
14 SUB
3 DEC
13 OTH
Losses (18)
2 KO
8 DEC
8 OTH

Recent Form (Last 5)

W
Sub
L
Dec
W
Dec
W
Sub
W
Sub

Career Fight Pace (Avg Sig Strikes / Round)

R1
7/14(50%)
R2
6/16(38%)
R3
10/26(38%)
Landed
Attempted

Positional & Target Breakdown

Position
77%
21%
Distance: 43Clinch: 12Ground: 1
Target
54%
32%
Head: 30Body: 8Leg: 18

Grappling Efficiency

Avg TD / Fight
0.1
Avg Control / Fight
0:14
Avg Sub Att. / Fight
0.2
TD Success Rate
57%

Durability & Resilience

Fights to Decision
11 of 38
KO/TKO Losses
2
Avg Fight Duration
2.2 rounds
Post-Loss Record
7-2
Fight History20 UFC + 18 pre-UFC
38 fights18W10L
ResultOpponentEventDateMethodRdTime
WDan Hardy
UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle
Aug 14, 2011SSUB Guillotine Choke34:16
WIN
Method
SUB Guillotine Choke
Round
3
of 3
Time
4:16
Division
Welterweight
UFC Live: Hardy vs Lytle
2011-08-14
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