UFC 127 results: Brian Ebersole vs. Chris Lytle fight fallout and analysis
by Andrew Gladstone on Feb 27, 2011 12:34 PM EST
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Brian Ebersole made one heck of a first impression in his Octagon debut at UFC 127 last night (Feb. 26) against veteran Chris Lytle.
Coming into the contest, Lytle had been on a hot streak, a winner of four in a row and right on the fringe of top contender status. Now that Ebersole put an end to all that, there may just be some new blood in the welterweight division.
As a huge underdog, "Bad Boy" wasn't given a chance in this fight. But he most certainly didn't work his way up through the regional circuits to blow his one chance in a big fight on the main card against a tough opponent like "Lights Out."
So he went out, put on the "Fight of the Night" and took the glory no one wanted to give him.
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Ebersole immediately started the fight with a wild cartwheel kick, setting the tone for his massive upset win. He would eventually work his wrestling game in, shooting for takedowns, which Lytle defended by utilizing a guillotine choke that he never could fully lock in.
During a few scrambles, Ebersole landed some strikes that were able to open up a cut under his opponent's left eye.
In the second round, Ebersole would momentarily stun the Indiana firefighter with a devastating knee. After Lytle was able to get back to his feet, he was met with yet another takedown. Once indside Lytle's closed guard, the underdog was able to land some devastating shoulder strikes a la Dan Henderson to close out the round.
In the final frame, Ebersole began with another cartwheel kick, but was once again unsuccessful. Lytle showed some signs of life by attempting to land big punches, but it was too little too late. His arms were just gone after so many failed guillotine attempts.
Brian Ebersole defeated Chris Lytle via unanimous decision (30-27, 29-28, 29-28) in his UFC debut.
After the bout, he was gracious in victory and acknowledged just how tough Lytle really is.
"He's not a guy that loses his awareness," Ebersole said. "He's a very tough guy and he was right there with me."
In his UFC debut, he was able to secure his 47th victory in MMA and showed that he is worthy of going toe-to-toe against some of the world's best.
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Lytle looked WAY off
was he sick or what? that wasnt so much ebersole looking good but lytle looking horrible.
by Lester The Pimp on Feb 27, 2011 1:25 PM EST reply actions
Ebersole just fought better
Lytle was prepared for Condit, an d along came Ebersole with his wild style and totally threw Lytles game off.
Credit where it’s due.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
meh
wild style? really? the cartwheel (i wont even call it a kick)? Lytle underestimated this guy. But I do give Ebersole credit for being able to take a shot and get out of submissions. His stand-up is ugly tho.
Fighting solves everything.
I thought it was nice to see that unorthodox style. Sorta reminded me of Jones Jones in a way. (Obviously not as good as Bones.)
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it was more weird than unorthodox
he couldnt even get his knees high enough to hit Lytle in the clinch.
Dana always bitches about the judging – how bout the FOTN winners. Most of the time he’s way off. Sotiropoulos-Siver deserved it.
Fighting solves everything.
Was a toss-up to me
Could have been this or Siver-Sot. A case could be made for both fights.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Weird is the perfect word for his style
first round I was like wtf?
Confucius says:
"Baseball is wrong; man with four balls cannot walk."
Yes, wild style.
It was more than just the kick, it was the bizarre takedown “attempts”, the strange striking, etc..
Don’t concentrate on the finger, or you will miss all the heavenly glory.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Ebersole did a good job of blocking Lytle's strikes, effectively tiring him out.
Lytle shouldve punished his body and legs with kicks when Ebersole was covering up against the cage. I dont understand some of these guys. They just get tunnel-vision.
Bisping had Rivera up against the cage and kept throwing hard punches that Rivera was blocking. The ref stepped in yes, but Bisping should’ve smashed a leg kick in there to buckle him.
Fighting solves everything.
No ebersole looked good
not saying hes a contender, but he beat lytle fair…i was hoping one of those cartwheel kicks would land.
I know more about anything than you do...
by ItalianStallion54 on Feb 27, 2011 1:28 PM EST reply actions
who cares if it lands.
Its a disgusting kick. there’s no power in it. the only thing its good for is a good laugh.
Fighting solves everything.
Fear leads to anger. Anger leads to hate. Hate leads to the dark side.
Why the hate for Ebersole? He came out, did what he had to do, and won. I don’t understand why you’re so upset about it.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
who said i hate ebersole?
it was an ugly cartwheel kick. who said he didn’t deserve the win?
Fighting solves everything.
ebersole has landed it before
and it was a KO, he was brought in as a sacrificial lamb so if he wants to try something crazy go for it
I know more about anything than you do...
by ItalianStallion54 on Feb 27, 2011 2:14 PM EST up reply actions
Agreed
He clearly wasn’t fighting afraid to lose, that’s for sure. It was refreshing to see someone swing for the fences (so to speak) again.
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
i wonder if ebersole has ever landed that cartwheel kick
Needs to scour youtube
by threatlevelmidnight on Feb 27, 2011 1:38 PM EST via mobile reply actions
he has it is on youtube lol
I know more about anything than you do...
by ItalianStallion54 on Feb 27, 2011 2:15 PM EST up reply actions
Chokes
Lytle needed to give up on those chokes. Stupid stupid stupid. what a waste of energy. He was burned out and had nothing when he needed it. his arms were dead
This. Lytle kept going for chokes, trying to force it, like that was the only way he could win. He was hurting him on the feet quite a bit and should’ve just stayed cool with it instead of trying to force everything. I mean, he kept dropping down for guillotines when they weren’t there, and he just ended up on his back every time.
One of Lytles weaknesses was exposed then...
The guillotines were def. there, but Ebersoel was experienced and just plain good enough to thwart them. Many other fighters would have succumb to Lytles go to move…Hats off to Brian Ebersole. I rather enjoyed his performance.
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u know what i think is funny brian threw a knee while lytle was on the ground against the fence and it just hit but nobody talks about that and crushes mike for doing it because they hate him why the difference
Rivera's acting ;)
"Why am I here? Why does my mind have wings? Why do blue midgets hit me with fish?!" - The Tick
Nobody including Lytle,
is talking about it. I guess that shows how relevant it was.
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