The producers liked him and wanted him to be on the show, but ultimately they chose to go with the welterweight class instead of the super middleweights. You watch a boxing match, they might land 20 punches to the head per round. Works as a firefighter on the eastside, and fought as a pro boxer and in the UFC before retiring in 2011. "I’d have to say my main reason for coming back is that I’m a fighter. If I’m going to do anything, bare-knuckle boxing is the smartest way to go.".
I’m not interested in going back to MMA. Wraps strengthen and reinforce the hand yet offer zero protection for the person you are hitting and there’s an argument to be made that having actual bare-knuckles (with no wraps) may actually be safer. The UK-based bare-knuckle boxing promotion, BKB, has recently enticed several former UFC fighters to compete in their bouts – from Shonie Carter to Melvin Guillard and Cody Mackenzie. "I liked it immediately for a couple reasons. Chris Lytle vs Drew Lipton (BARE KNUCKLE FIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP 2) August 25, 2018 181 No Comments. When I saw this, it gave me an opportunity to do everything I wanted to do. "When I saw there was a bare-knuckle boxing coming up, I thought it was crazy until I watched the first event in June," Lytle told Sporting News.
Lytle was prominently featured as a Welterweight on The Ultimate Fighter 4: The Comeback. Find out more about how we use your information in our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy. Lytle had his first bare-knuckle fight in January at Bare Knuckle Boxing 9 in England and knocked out Lewis Gallant in the first round.
"My goal is to go out there and hit this guy as hard as I can. "Bare knuckle boxing is less dangerous than boxing and MMA," Lytle said. ABOUT CHRIS LYTLE: That happens a lot less when you are fighting bare knuckles. Commercial reproduction, distribution or transmission of any part or parts of this website or any information contained therein by any means whatsoever without the prior written permission is not permitted. The attitude of I can’t get beat is the only way I can go out there and perform the way I want. [Source: Wiki]. Can Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships become a force in combat sports? I just want to stand and bang. Next: Top 10 fighters with famous look-alikes – #1, 3, and 5 are shocking! Unfortunately, I’ve been delusional going into every fight now. Chris Scott Lytle (born August 18, 1974) is a retired American mixed martial artist, boxer and a veteran of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Stylistically, it differs quite a bit from gloved fighting as you don’t have those big padded gloves to hide behind for defensive purposes. "I’m just going to go out and do what I do," Lytle said. Information about your device and internet connection, including your IP address, Browsing and search activity while using Verizon Media websites and apps. But at the same time a very old version of boxing. But, it's not what you think it is as Lytle fights Saturday in the Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships 2 at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum in Biloxi, Miss., against Drew Lipton. The only issue with this type of fighting is that they are still wearing wraps which kind of defeats the purpose. Check out the video below to see how the former UFC fighter, Chris Lytle, performs in this bare-knuckle bout. While he is probably best known for competing the UFC, where he held a record of 10-10, Lytle has also fought in the WEC, Pancrase, and the Cage Rage Championships He is the former Cage Rage World Welterweight Champion. There are two-minute rounds versus five-minute rounds in MMA. I’ve always been a fighter and wanted to compete more than I have. In Lytle’s mixed martial arts and boxing career he was never knocked out or submitted, though he did lose in mixed martial arts competition by TKO by way of cut stoppage. Not only is this boxing, but this is a new version of boxing.
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Before Lytle made a full-time move into MMA, he had racked up a 13-1-1 record as an amateur boxer. He decided to retire after 20 UFC fights because he no longer desired to be away from his wife and four children.
Their concerns primarily stemmed from all the punishment he took during his UFC and boxing career. After doing extensive research on the pros and cons of doing bare-knuckle fighting, Lytle came to the conclusion he would embark on this new adventure. Yahoo is part of Verizon Media. I know he’s a little shorter than me. In this video, we see some highlights of Lytle competing at event BKB 9 (alongside some strange old-timey piano music) and it ends in quite brutal fashion. Mixedmartialarts LLC. This is the official website of Mixedmartialarts LLC. Simply put, Lytle didn't want to be that absentee father who would only see their kids in passing due to the rigors of being an MMA fighter. "Now, is it worse on your skin when you get cut open? ", https://images.daznservices.com/di/library/sporting_news/44/d0/chris-lytle-8242018-bkfc-ftr_15e2s0qtyxvte107q1tqn6n2ha.jpg?t=1836412109&w=500&quality=80. If he cuts me open, that’s fine because I’m going to cut you. Even if I lose, my very next fight, I think I’m going to win no matter what. MORE: Can Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships become a force in combat sports? Chris Lytle, that’s who. I think bare-knuckle boxing is safe on your brain. I’m worried about my brain. Heading into BKFC 2, Lytle is viewing this, for better or for worse, like he did for any opponent whether it was inside the boxing ring or inside the Octagon. Former UFC fighter Chris Lytle fights in bare-knuckle boxing – ends BRUTALLY The UK-based bare-knuckle boxing promotion, BKB, has recently enticed several former UFC fighters to compete in their bouts – from Shonie Carter to Melvin Guillard and Cody Mackenzie. DAZN: There’s a new way to watch fight sports — find out more. I’m not worried about my skin. You aren't cutting someone open. When Lytle broached the subject of competing in bare-knuckle fighting with his family, they had doubts and concerns. Lytle had his first bare-knuckle fight in January at Bare Knuckle Boxing 9 in England and knocked out Lewis Gallant in the first round. Chris Scott Lytle (born August 18, 1974) is a retired American mixed martial artist and boxer.A MMA professional from 1999 until 2011 and 20-fight veteran of the UFC, Lytle also fought in Pancrase, Cage Rage, and the WEC.He held the inaugural Cage Rage World Welterweight Championship and was a finalist on The Ultimate Fighter 4 But if really you think about it, what does the damage from boxing or MMA is the constant brain hitting the skull. You have to have that mentality. I’m sure he has a good right hand. You aren't doing that in bare knuckle boxing.
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