Chris Scott Lytle (born August 18, 1974) is an American retired mixed martial artist and boxer.

[2] Lytle attended Indiana University, where he achieved a degree in sports management, Chris has a black belt in a Korean martial art called Tang Soo Do.

He trains part-time outside of his regular job as a firefighter, attending single-discipline gyms rather than MMA camps.

In 2006 Lytle was a contestant on The Ultimate Fighter 4 on Spike, where he defeated Pete Spratt and Din Thomas in exhibition bouts to proceed to the welterweight finale.

At a United Fight League show taking place in Indianapolis, Indiana on August 11, 2007, Lytle defeated Matt Brown by a guillotine choke in the second round.

Chris later lost to Thiago Alves at UFC 78 via a controversial doctor stoppage due to a cut at the end of the second round.

Koscheck used an effective ground and pound style to open up massive cuts on Lytle's face and ultimately won by decision.

He suggested that the fight take place in Ireland, where Davis had garnered a substantial following due to his emphasis on his Irish roots.

Leading up to the event, both fighters promised to stand and trade blows for the entire fight, rather than engage in grappling.

However, Condit was forced from the bout after suffering a knee injury while training and replaced by UFC newcomer Brian Ebersole.

I got four kids and lots of time I feel just an immense sense of guilt for not being there in times when I should.” Lytle defeated Hardy via guillotine choke submission in the third round after being successful early on by utilizing his superior boxing, thus closing out his MMA career with a victory and 10–10 record in the UFC.

[4] On July 11, 2014, it was announced that Lytle was the latest to join the panel of MMA analysts for Fox Sports 1.