UFC 116: Chris Lytle vs Matt Brown possible for July 3
by James Kimball on Apr 21, 2010 2:23 PM EDT
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Talk about an all-out war.
MMA Fighting brings word that welterweights Chris Lytle and Matt Brown are in talks to throw down at UFC 116, which is set to take place on July 3 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada.
"Lights Out" and the "Immortal" are best known for their reckless abandon inside the Octagon. And that willingness to put it all on the line time after time is a trait that has turned both gentlemen into fan favorites.
This fight will also serve as a rematch between the two brawlers as their first match up back in 2007 in the now defunct United Fight League (UFL) saw Lytle defeat Brown with a guillotine choke.
Considering that revenge is at stake, you can be sure that both men will be bringing their A-games to the contest.
Lylte (38-17-5) was last seen in action at UFC 110: "Nogueira vs. Velasquez," where he shocked the MMA world by taking home "Submission of the Night" honors with a first round victory over Brain Foster via kneebar. It's not that Chris isn't capable on the ground, he actually holds a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, but coincidentally enough, the last time Lytle was involved in a contest that was stopped due to submission was his win over Brown three years ago.
"Lights Out" had won three straight "Fight of the Night" honors before his victory over Foster, two came in winning fashion against Kevin Burns at The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale and against Paul Taylor at UFC 89: "Bisping vs. Leben." He dropped a wildly entertaining slugfest to Marcus Davis at UFC 93: "Franklin vs. Henderson."
Brown (11-8) last competed at UFC 111: "St. Pierre vs. Hardy" where he fell victim to a rear-naked choke courtesy of Ricardo Almeida. Prior to that bout, Matt had won three consecutive contests inside the Octagon and four out of five with the UFC since competing on The Ultimate Fighter 7.
UFC 116 is set to be headlined by Brock Lesnar's return to the cage as he defends his heavyweight title against Shane Carwin. Also expected on the fight card are match ups between Wanderlei Silva and Yoshihiro Akiyama, Kurt Pellegrino and George Sotiopoulos, as well as a rematch between Stephan Bonnar and Krzysztof Soszynski.
Keep it locked to MMAmania.com for more news on UFC 116 as it becomes available.
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FOTN potential. Both guys like to strike. That being said, I think Lytle subs Brown again.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
stand and bang idiots so automatically FOTN.
If Lytle subs him for the SOTN then i’ll be happy otherwise, despite the fact taht he’s a good guy, i don’t care to hear about Lytle unless he’s testing big prospects.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Apr 21, 2010 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions
Unfortunately, MMA caters to the casual fan, so yes, FOTN honors are awarded for stand and bang fights more often than not. Style is almost always rewarded over substance.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Lytle can do it all and Brown is good on the ground and standing as well
I expect this fight to be all over the place
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 21, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
I saw Brown's solid TD defense vs. Almeida but how is his jits?
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Brown has decent JJ
but Lytle is definitely better. Brown has been caught a few times (that’s how he lost to Amir on TUF) and another Lytle sub would not be a surprise.
"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
He gave Almeida hell. He impressed me even though he lost. Forgot about that sub loss to Amir.
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
I agree.
Brown made Almeida work. I’m the kind of fan who can appreciate balls and killer instinct over strictly pure technique. Just because it isn’t graceful to watch doesn’t mean I dont admire the heart of a guy like Lytle or Brown.
by ballhawkdawk on Apr 21, 2010 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions
They help put asses in the seats.
The world is a dangerous place to live - not because of the people who are evil but because of the people who don't do anything about it. - Albert Einstein
I really like this fight.
Both guys have a habit of finding themselves in exciting fights and this should be very entertaining. But I think Lytle is better than Brown wherever the fight takes place, and shouldn’t have too much trouble winning an exciting decision.
"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
Lytle is a sloppy brawler but he's an excellent gatekeeper
He’s very durable, competent everywhere and good gas starting but fades late. Makes you put in work if you wanna get that win. Perfect watchman for the top 10.
by NNR (formerly NameNotRequired) on Apr 21, 2010 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
not everyone can hold a belt and its fun at times to just see a good old fashion rumble
Open up the Shit Gates and where the Hell was Marv?
AMEN BROTHER
Both these guys are awesome, deserve to be in the UFC and always deliver!
I have been watching MMA for 16 years and it is the best sport on the planet! Most of the people that post in these forums make me furious on a daily basis by being a-holes or just dumb as hell... then I look around and realize ahhhh I'm at home and am just as guilty as all of you idiots.
Sloppy brawlers?
So what were you thinking when Lytle landed a rolling kneebar in his last fight? “Wow.. look at that sloppy queer.. a kneebar just fell into his lap while he was doing a somersault.”
by ballhawkdawk on Apr 21, 2010 2:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Agreed. Lytle just adjusts his striking to please the crowd and to make extra $$$. He has a solid boxing background. He is not a sloppy brawler. What up Nick?
Friends and lovers lie endlessly, caught in the web of duty. Only enemies speak the truth.
-Stephen King
Exactly....
Lytle goes for broke to get that bonus every single time. He’s admitted so.
And not much here.. just saw this thread and nearly jizzed in my pants. This fight will be wicked. I still lurk but dont usually post since the threads get cluttered early.
by ballhawkdawk on Apr 21, 2010 2:56 PM EDT up reply actions
This fight should be on the main card
or at least prelims on Spike.
Lytle is pretty impressive to have a record like that and has never been finished (except cuts). Tough fight to call.
Both guys are never in a boring fight (cept for when Hughes blanketed Lytle for 3 rds)
I would expect it to be on the main card no doubt, too much potential to be action packed not to be.
"Wanderlei Silva; hallowed be thy name." - Genesis 50:27
by O damn he got caught on Apr 21, 2010 2:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Fight of the night 4sho!
2 of my favorite brawlers going head up! These 2 R always in exciting ass fights. This looks like the sickest card of the year so far.
by d*locc on Apr 21, 2010 2:53 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Nice matchmaking by the UFC
Expect this fight to be excellent!
Good fight
Lytle should take it via superior technique.I don’t think this fight should be on the main card.IMO it would be perfect for the televised prelims.
I agree
These two will never challenge for a title, but they are both very entertaining and would make for an ideal televised preliminary fight.
"Before I do anything I ask myself, "Would an idiot do that?" And if the answer is yes, I do not do that thing." - Dwight Schrute
Both of these guys go hard and always look to finish..
I agree fight of the night bonus…but sometimes it may look like it on paper or whatever and then….KO in the first round…
by montanafrombama on Apr 21, 2010 5:21 PM EDT reply actions
Great match up!!
I certainly hope they put this on the main card.
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