Chris Lytle vs Paul Taylor UFC 89 fight in the works

by MMAmania.com on Jul 16, 2008 10:17 PM EDT Comment 12 comments

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Chris Lytle (25-16-5) is proving that how you fight is perhaps more important than anything else in the UFC.

The Indiana firefighter and father of four recently signed a multi-fight contract extension with the promotion and will return to action against Paul Taylor (9-3-1) at UFC 89: "Leben vs. Bisping" at the National Indoor Arena (NIA) in Birmingham, England, on October 18.

MMAmania.com today confirmed the new deal and welterweight match up.

"Lights Out" has lost five of his last seven bouts inside the Octagon, which typically means that a fighter is either done or needs to go outside the organization and win his way back in. However, Lytle has been the victim of three vicious cuts during that span and on the wrong side of one razor thin decision.

And something has to be said for putting on action-packed, gutsy performances -- something that Lytle demonstrates just about every time out of late.

He most recently lost a blood-soaked unanimous decision to Josh Koscheck at UFC 86: "Jackson vs. Griffin" on July 5.

Taylor, on the other hand, is coming off his first win inside that Octagon against Jess Liaudin at UFC 85: "Bedlam" last month after suffering back-to-back losses for the first time in his career. He is a regular on the UFC European circuit, having been involved in the last four shows (this will be his fifth) overseas.

To check out the most recent UFC 89 card and rumor click here.

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Lytle deserves it..he brings the fight EVERYTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love seeing him being rewarded with more fights.

by texen_1 on Jul 16, 2008 10:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Lytle is a bad man. Most people would have thrown the towel in. He deserves it.

by Big House on Jul 16, 2008 10:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Obviously he loves to fight. Maybe he is the next Jeremy Horn, because Horn seems like he has to rush from one fight so he is not late for the next.

by naturalshadow on Jul 17, 2008 2:57 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lytle has earned much respect, and I am glad to see the UFC recognizing that he’s worth if for his heart, and entertainment value. I hope he got a good raise with his new contract.

by Bob on Jul 17, 2008 12:38 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I guess it say’s extention. Does that mean no raise?

by Bob on Jul 17, 2008 1:08 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

LYTLE VIA RD 1 KO!!

by dirtydarkin on Jul 17, 2008 1:33 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

2 very exciting fighters, should be an awesome match

by brendan on Jul 17, 2008 2:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chris Lytle is going to abuse this kid. I like Paul Taylor but he isnt in lytle’s class. Also, Lytle never really looses 2 fights in a row and I think he was embarressed by his fight with Koschek and will be looking to rebound with a STATEMENT fight, and Kelly is the VICTIM!

by john on Jul 17, 2008 7:39 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

This card is getting rediculous, and it’s free!

by Haze on Jul 17, 2008 7:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Chris Lytle (25-16-5) is proving that how you fight is perhaps more important than anything else in the UFC.
… indeed is true. It also helps that they weren’t scrubs. does he need surgery? Is it a scar tissue thing? or just taking bombs to the dome? cuz the blood was pouring out in puddles lika a faucet. Lytle will be pissed off and back with a vengence gaurentee. Poor Taylor. nighty night

by kama kaze on Jul 17, 2008 9:11 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs