UFC 74: Travis Lutter returns against Ryan Jensen

The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) season four middleweight winner Travis Lutter (9-4) has signed a bout agreement to fight UFC newcomer Ryan Jensen (11-1) at UFC 74: "Respect" on August 25.
Lutter confirmed the bout with UFCmania earlier this afternoon.
Despite his accomplishments on the show — beating Scott Smith and Pete Sell en route to an impressive first round submission win over Patrick Cote in the Finale — Lutter is notorious for failing to make weight for the bout against middleweight champion Anderson Silva at UFC 67 earlier this year.
The title fight was his reward for winning the show, but he couldn't make the 185-pound limit. It was then relegated to a three-round nontitle bout.
Lutter — who was gaunt and weak from the drastic weight cut — performed well against the powerful striker early on. He achieved full mount and had many fans believing that he would indeed pull off the upset.
But during the second round, Lutter got caught in a tight triangle and was forced to tap.
He retreated to his Brazilian jiu-jitsu school in Texas after the loss, and hasn't really been heard from since.
Until now.
This will mark the first fight for Jensen inside the Octagon. He has primarily competed in smaller shows such as Victory Fighting Championships and International Fighting Championship throughout his career, putting together a solid run.
In fact, his only loss is to the top welterweight contender in the WEC, Brock Larson.
For the developing UFC 74 fight card click here.
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i’m glad to see lutter back, i was wondering when we were gonna hear from him again, i like him, i think he’s a top guy in the mw division for sure…ryan jenson looks like a decent fighter too, should be a good win for lutter…
by tha spida on Jun 26, 2007 5:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t really want to see Lutter fight again.
by TRavis on Jun 26, 2007 5:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
He just isn’t one of those fighters I enjoy watching fight. All 4 of his fights in the UFC were boring in my opinion. Even when he KO’ed Eastman…it was a sleep-fest until that happened. I’m not disputing if he’s a top talent or not… I’m just saying…
by Gweedo on Jun 26, 2007 6:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Here I sit, completely shocked. I thought we’d never see Lutter again. Should be interesting to see him fight again. I just hope that he makes weight this time.
by Freddy on Jun 26, 2007 6:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
This guy really screwed up royaly, but he so talented. The fight against Silva was impressive. Although I feel he doesnt know how to finish. In his off time I hope he has gathered himself and improved overall. A good fight would be Tanner/Lutter
by Stafo on Jun 26, 2007 6:05 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Lutter… great jujitsu guy. Just needs focus and motivation.
by Luppers on Jun 26, 2007 6:32 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Lutter… great jujitsu guy. Just needs focus and motivation.
and luck… haha
by hbdale309 on Jun 26, 2007 6:53 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I take jiu-jitsu classes at the gym where Ryan trains in Omaha. He has been training with Woogie in Oregon so hopefully he will be prepared for what is sure to be a tough fight. Gotta root for the hometown guy of course.
by Josh Man on Jun 26, 2007 7:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lutter better make weight this time. I’m surprised he’s getting a second chance.
by Mamas Boy on Jun 26, 2007 7:39 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Lutter, more greens, less pizza…….
by ACanadianPotHead on Jun 26, 2007 7:59 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Really though bro, how did you not make weight? I can see you got the skill, but you dont back it up.
by ACanadianPotHead on Jun 26, 2007 8:00 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Lutter… great jujitsu guy. Just needs focus and motivation.
So fighting Anderson Silva wasn’t sufficient motivation for the guy? I’d sh1t myself when I entered the cage against Silva! Ooops, I just sh1t myself thinking about it.
by Mamas Boy on Jun 26, 2007 8:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lutter is a joke, I lost so much respect for him for not cutting weight for a TITLE fight. He had I dont know 3 months to lose the weight needed to fight Silva and he did not do it because?
I hope Lutter gets his butt handed to him.
by "Mr. NC-17" on Jun 26, 2007 8:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
travis lutter is garbage…he should never be aloud to fight in the ufc ever gain, i was extremely dissapointed with his failure to make weight for the andersen silva fight…if i were a MMA’ist and i was handed a shot at the title, there is no way that i would not make weight, shit i would cut off a leg and fight off my back, and still get the take down.
lutter is a joke!!!
by Mr.Murda on Jun 26, 2007 8:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
travis lutter is garbage…he should never be aloud to fight in the ufc ever gain, i was extremely dissapointed with his failure to make weight for the andersen silva fight…if i were a MMA’ist and i was handed a shot at the title, there is no way that i would not make weight, shit i would cut off a leg and fight off my back, and still get the take down.
lutter is a joke!!!
harsh words…actions speak Lutter…i mean Louder
by Gweedo on Jun 26, 2007 9:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just as angry, mad, irritated, stunned, annoyed, etc that he didnt make weight for a title shot. A skip the line title shot at that. But what happened to 2nd chances? Someone screws up, albeit royally, so we throw them out and say F-You on the way. He deserves another chance.
Coming from the UFC’s perspective, they try to put the best talent in the ring to sell tickets. If Travis would have gotten beat down, gone into the cage and felt sorry for himself, not tried, not faught, I can guarentee you Dana would not have brought him back. But Travis took an awful situtaion, embarasing situation, humiliating, and went at it! You have to give him props for even having the courage to show up for the bout.
by muto on Jun 26, 2007 9:18 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Winning the TUF 4 show guaranteed a title shot AND a 100 K contract did it not?
by Rider on Jun 26, 2007 9:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Lutter gets his butt handed to him.
Me 2!
by Gweedo on Jun 26, 2007 9:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Fightlinker has an interesting take on this, “The fact that Lutter is facing a UFC virgin means this fight will most likely be a prelim match. It wouldn’t surprise me if this booking is just about fulfilling the UFC’s contractual obligations as slowly and quietly as possible, so they can then ditch Lutter and forget about him.”
by ufcmaniaReader on Jun 26, 2007 10:51 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I can’t believe Lutter is getting another fight in the UFC. I really hope he gets his ass handed to him. I’d love to see him not make weight again!
by GriffinFan05 on Jun 27, 2007 12:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF who is this boldy guy never seen him before… anyways he looks sad.
by Junior DUDU on Jun 27, 2007 12:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lutter is alright.
This picture rules though, the first time I saw it all I could think of was this picture.
“Do you think I’m tired? You think I’m getting tired? You’re the one who’s gonna crack! You’ll crack! You’ll cry and beg! You’ll Scream! Oh, yeah, you’ll scream, you big, fat, ugly cow! You’ll scream!”
by squishy dolphin on Jun 27, 2007 5:54 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
lutter is alright.
This picture rules though, the first time I saw it all I could think of was this picture.
“Do you think I’m tired? You think I’m getting tired? You’re the one who’s gonna crack! You’ll crack! You’ll cry and beg! You’ll Scream! Oh, yeah, you’ll scream, you big, fat, ugly cow! You’ll scream!”
Well, there was supposed to be a pic of Yellow bastard from Sin City there, guess no liking in comments.
by squishy dolphin on Jun 27, 2007 5:55 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i’m glad to see lutter back, i was wondering when we were gonna hear from him again, i like him, i think he’s a top guy in the mw division for sure…ryan jenson looks like a decent fighter too, should be a good win for lutter…
I just said to my wife the other day, i wonder were lutter is he almost beat silva. Im glad he is back too, definitely a top fighter
by thenovemberact on Jun 27, 2007 5:59 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Didnt Lutter once have a realy realy crap song out called “Bird Of Pray” or was that another twat called Moby I cant remember.
by mcanena on Jun 27, 2007 6:09 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
he is talented, its only right that he start at the bottom after the whole weight issue
by wildbill on Jun 27, 2007 9:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
i’m glad to see lutter back, i was wondering when we were gonna hear from him again, i like him, i think he’s a top guy in the mw division for sure…ryan jenson looks like a decent fighter too, should be a good win for lutter…
Lutter doesn’t belong in the UFC. If Lutter couldn’t condition his body and get motivated for a title shot. Then do you think he will step up for a fight with a UFC newcomer (Jensen)?
Ship Lutter to the WEC.
by Frizz on Jun 27, 2007 9:18 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TUF Gabe couldn’t/wouldn’t make weight, and he will never be heard from again, at least as far as the UFC goes.
by PW on Jun 27, 2007 9:22 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone else just say to themselves “who gives a sh1t?”
by Kevin Kelly on Jun 27, 2007 10:58 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
TUF Gabe couldn’t/wouldn’t make weight, and he will never be heard from again, at least as far as the UFC goes.
That was totally different. No comparison! Gabe is no Travis.
by muto on Jun 27, 2007 1:37 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I was pissed enough when I had to pay for a PPV that headlined Anderson Silva vs Travis Lutter. And then find out that the hillbelly chump didn’t even make weight! He does not deserve to fight in the UFC again. He has a boring style and can’t get motivated to make weight for the biggest fight of his life, for the UFC title.
Like one of the comments had said, I hope that this fight on the prelims is just to fulfill his contract, and then the UFC can get rid of him.
by ViolentMike on Jun 27, 2007 3:02 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
WAh wah wah wah wah wah wah.
UFCmania = U F$%^ing Cry mainly about nothing interesting, ass.
(thats a joke, not knocking the site… just the CRYBABIES!)
by Luppers on Jun 27, 2007 3:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lutter was SOO out of order not making weight. He is BORING to watch. I don’t like the guy BUT…. he i REALLY good at BJJ. I think he’s a force for any MW to reckon with and could cause problems for anyone. Lets throw the gut in at the deep end after this fight with whoever LOSES out of Franklin vs Silva (provided Silva wins his next bout)
by MrAngry on Jun 27, 2007 4:40 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Lutter was SOO out of order not making weight. He is BORING to watch. I don’t like the guy BUT…. he i REALLY good at BJJ. I think he’s a force for any MW to reckon with and could cause problems for anyone. Lets throw the gut in at the deep end after this fight with whoever LOSES out of Franklin vs Silva (provided Silva wins his next bout)
Travis is NOT a boring fighter what F*CKING FIGHT WERE YOU WATCHING. He took anderson silva down easily and mounted him and dropped some bombs, but then got caught in a triangle for about 4 F*CKING MINUTES, The spider got dominated for 9/10 of the fight.
by IceFan on Jul 1, 2007 9:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I watched Jensen’s last fight. Lutter will not make it past the first round.
by RonnieD on Jul 20, 2007 2:29 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Ryan is an exceptional fighter and he is going to go into the ring like this was any other fight, Kicking ass and taking names. Its going to be challenging, but atleast he’ll make weight.
by Katie J on Jul 24, 2007 12:56 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Not only do we want to see Lutter make weight, but have faith that Jensen will make a great debut. He has worked hard and will give Lutter a great fight. The only dissapointment, Lutter is a great fighter, but many have lost respect for Lutter…ultimately taking any validation from Jensen ( win or lose).
by Velvet Lounge on Jul 30, 2007 3:48 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

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