Chris “Lights Out” Lytle is an American former mixed-martial-arts fighter and professional boxer, best known as a longtime UFC welterweight and crowd-pleaser. A twenty-fight UFC veteran, Lytle earned multiple post-fight bonuses and finished his career with a submission win over Dan Hardy in 2011 before retiring from competition. He is also a career firefighter from Indiana and remains active in combat-sports media. Today, Lytle supports our community with a message rooted in discipline, consistency, and leading by example—inside and outside the gym.
Born in Indianapolis (1974), Lytle competed professionally in MMA from 1999 to 2011 and boxed between 2002 and 2005. He fought in major organizations—including the UFC, Pancrase, Cage Rage, and the WEC—and is remembered for an action-first style, strong boxing, and a deep submission game. Within the UFC he logged 20 appearances and earned multiple “Fight of the Night,” “Submission of the Night,” and “Knockout of the Night” bonuses. He retired after defeating Dan Hardy by guillotine choke at UFC on Versus 5 (Aug. 14, 2011).
Beyond competition, Lytle has long served as a firefighter in Indiana and later appeared as an MMA analyst on television. He remains engaged with the combat-sports audience, including current work as a BKFC commentator, and communicates regularly with fans through social media.
Chris stands for accountability, grit, and longevity—values we share. As an ambassador, he helps spotlight sustainable performance and everyday discipline without hype or quick fixes, encouraging people to build habits that last.
Twenty-fight UFC veteran with multiple post-fight bonuses.
Retired with a victory over Dan Hardy (submission) at UFC on Versus 5 (2011).
Competed as both a mixed-martial-arts fighter and professional boxer.
Ongoing presence in combat-sports media; current BKFC commentator.
Public service career as an Indiana firefighter.
He continues public service as a firefighter and works in combat-sports media, including commentary for BKFC, while engaging fans on social media.
