Hailing from Indianapolis, Indiana, Chris was on the wrestling team in high school and began fight training in 1998 to give him something to quote “keep active” outside of his full-time job as an Indianapolis firefighter. His efforts proved worthy as he was a finalist on the hit Spike TV show “The Ultimate Fighter” in 2006, and in that same year nabbing the World Welterweight Championship while competing in London, England.
Only a man with such drive and determination can achieve all that Lytle has in his successful MMA career while at the same time serving and giving back to his local community.
Chris has chosen to retire from the ring while at the top of his game to dedicate more time to his wife and four children. Chris continues his mission to help the community by raising awareness and preventing kids from being bullied. Redemption Martial Arts and Light Out on Bullying are Chris Lytle’s anti-bullying organizations. Chris has written a book aimed at teaching the prevention of bullying in the local Indianapolis area and beyond. Lytle travels and speaks at schools and events promoting the importance of standing up to bullies and sharing tools to use in the event of being bullied. Lytle sells merchandise whose proceeds go to anti-bullying organizations fighting for the same. Chris hopes to rally others like himself to spread awareness and to help more children.
Again, thank you Chris for the kind words. OMA Comp supports your efforts 100%! For more information on Chris Lytle and his fighting record, you can see his Sherdog record here and be sure and checkout his commendable efforts in promoting anti-bullying.
