UFC Fighter Chris Lytle Considering Run for State Office in 2012

[Liberty_Mike]

Looks like libertarian minded MMA fighter Chris Lytle is considering running for Indian State Senate in 2012. For those of you who don't remember, in 2010 he gave a shout out to Peter Schiff in his post fight victory speech asking the people of Connecticut to vote for him.

"As a fireman, he’s put out fires, and as a mixed martial artist he’s put out lights. Now UFC welterweight veteran Chris “Lights Out” Lytle is considering a 2012 run for the Indiana State Senate in District 28 or Indiana’s State House in District 53.

“I'm thinking about running because I feel we need new faces in there with the right intentions,” said Lytle in a press release issued Thursday. “My main concern is helping make Indiana a good economic environment for us and our children. I want to see if a normal blue-collar worker can make a difference.""

Source - http://www.ufc.com/news/Lytle-Considering-Run-for-Office-in-2012

[trey4sports]

sweeeeeeeet. I'm betting he'll win with enough of our support should he decide to run.

[dannno]

YYYEEESS!!


It's great having famous people come out in support of the liberty movement, it's even better when they decide they want to run for office because they don't need to garner popularity and media attention, they'll already have it!

[thehighwaymanq]

Awesome!!!!!

[Sola_Fide]

Woooooow! This would be great. There are stories floating around about how people would see copies of The Revolution and The Creature From Jekyll Island in Chris' gym bag.

[jct74]

Woooooow! This would be great. There are stories floating around about how people would see copies of The Revolution and The Creature From Jekyll Island in Chris' gym bag.

yes, right here:
http://www.dailypaul.com/78628/ufc-93-ron-paul-supporter-fighting-in-the-welterweight-division

[Liberty_Mike]

It's great having famous people come out in support of the liberty movement, it's even better when they decide they want to run for office because they don't need to garner popularity and media attention, they'll already have it!

Well said!

By the way, Lytle is fighting on VS at UFC Live 5 on Sunday, August 14th against a British guy named Dan Hardy. Let's all show Lytle some support for the fight. Maybe he has a twitter or facebook where people can give him a shout out.

Edit - The Lytle/Hardy fight is the headliner for this upcoming even too. If he wins and gives a shout out to Ron Paul, it would be amazing!

[Sola_Fide]

Well said!

By the way, Lytle is fighting on VS at UFC Live 5 on Sunday, August 14th against a British guy named Dan Hardy. Let's all show Lytle some support for the fight. Maybe he has a twitter or facebook where people can give him a shout out.

Good idea. Anybody have his Twitter or Facebook info?

[Liberty_Mike]

Good idea. Anybody have his Twitter or Facebook info?

Found em

Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/chrislytlemma

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ChrisLytleFanpage (It's a fan page. Not sure if he actually checks it or not.)

[Sola_Fide]

Maybe we should ask him to give Ron Paul 2012 a shout out in his victory speech after his fight?:)

[Sola_Fide]

Found em

Twitter - http://twitter.com/#!/chrislytlemma

Facebook - http://www.facebook.com/ChrisLytleFanpage (It's a fan page. Not sure if he actually checks it or not.)

Thanks.

[Liberty_Mike]

Maybe we should ask him to give Ron Paul 2012 a shout out in his victory speech after his fight?:)

Agreed. That would be awesome!

[libertarian4321]

Well said!

By the way, Lytle is fighting on VS at UFC Live 5 on Sunday, August 14th against a British guy named Dan Hardy. Let's all show Lytle some support for the fight. Maybe he has a twitter or facebook where people can give him a shout out.

That should be a good fight, since both are pure strikers.

[evilfunnystuff]

woot

[tsai3904]

Info on districts he is thinking of running in:

House District 53
Incumbent: Rep. Bob Cherry (R) (http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r53/index.html)
Years in office: 13
Last general election results: Unchallenged (http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2010?page=district&countyID=-1&officeID=1&districtID=228&candidate=)
Last primary election results: Unchallenged (http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/primary/sos_primary10?page=district&countyID=-1&partyID=-1&officeID=1&districtID=228&districtshortviewID=228&candidate=)

Senate District 28
Incumbent: Sen. Beverly Gard (R) (http://www.in.gov/s28/)
Years in office: 23
Last general election results: Won 67.2% - 32.8% (http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2008?page=district&countyID=-1&officeID=10&districtID=146&candidate=)
Last primary election results: Won 72.4% - 27.6% (http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/primary/sos_primary08?page=district&countyID=-1&partyID=4&officeID=10&districtID=146&districtshortviewID=146&candidate=)

[jct74]

Maybe we should ask him to give Ron Paul 2012 a shout out in his victory speech after his fight?:)

Good idea, that would be incredible. I wonder if Joe Rogan would react to that at all standing next to him holding the microphone. He would probably keep a straight face and remain silent, but we all know how Joe feels about Ron Paul ("he's a bad motherf***er (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?292250-Joe-Rogan-quot-Ron-Paul-is-on-the-f***ing-money!-quot&highlight=rogan)").

[Michael P]

Maybe we should ask him to give Ron Paul 2012 a shout out in his victory speech after his fight?:)

I don't see why he wouldn't. This is the guy that urged the people of Connecticut to vote for Peter Schiff during one of his post win pay-per-view fights.

[TheDriver]

He offered to help Rand early on in anyway he could; he was also a donor.

[Sola_Fide]

He offered to help Rand early on in anyway he could; he was also a donor.

Do you have a link for this? Didn't know that....

[Sola_Fide]

Good idea, that would be incredible. I wonder if Joe Rogan would react to that at all standing next to him holding the microphone. He would probably keep a straight face and remain silent, but we all know how Joe feels about Ron Paul ("he's a bad motherf***er (http://www.ronpaulforums.com/showthread.php?292250-Joe-Rogan-quot-Ron-Paul-is-on-the-f***ing-money!-quot&highlight=rogan)").

Oh yeah! We'd have 2 Ron Paul supporters in the cage.:)

[TheDriver]

Do you have a link for this? Didn't know that....

No, I don't have a link, but I assure you it happened.

[Sola_Fide]

That should be a good fight, since both are pure strikers.

Oh yeah. Lytle is really good on the ground too. I bet he submits Hardy. Either way, I know who I'm rooting for.:)

[Sola_Fide]

Does anybody know if Ringside Revolution is going to be around this election season???

[libertarian4321]

Oh yeah. Lytle is really good on the ground too. I bet he submits Hardy. Either way, I know who I'm rooting for.:)

You're right. I was confusing Lytle with someone else. He's more of a submission specialist.

The great thing is, his next fight is on free (well, cable) TV, so we can all watch.

[andrew1229649]

Story also found on yahoo sports.... http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=mmaweekly-2f1a346514f126f318f0aca1d0dc75e8

[Sola_Fide]

Story also found on yahoo sports.... http://sports.yahoo.com/mma/news?slug=mmaweekly-2f1a346514f126f318f0aca1d0dc75e8


“That’s not how this should be in life. Until local people start getting in and normal people start get involved, we’re gonna have some huge problems.”


Although he’s obviously not a fan of the way the current two-party system operates in the U.S., Lytle does consider himself an “old-school” Republican, “like someone out of the 30s,” and would run as such.


Asked who he would identify with or maybe admire in today’s political climate, Lytle mentioned 2012 Republican Presidential Nominee candidate Ron Paul.

"There are certain things that I disagree with him on, but the one thing I like about him is no matter what, he’d never change. I believe what he says,” which is a key part of what Lytle sees in himself as a political candidate. “He’s a man of integrity and he stuck by his guns for the last 20-something years, even when he sounded foolish at times.


“He was never going to lie to people, he was never going to play the political game. That’s the type of thing we need.

“Right now people are just worried about getting re-elected and that’s all they’re doing. You can’t make real change when people are worried about that.”


If he is elected, the position is basically part-time, although he said he probably wouldn’t fight during the legislative session, which runs from January through April. The 36-year-old Lytle sees that as possibly the first time in his career that he might have an off-season in fighting, a chance to let his body recoup as he gets older.


“I had a couple of knee surgeries, had a lot of back problems. I’m always getting ready for a fight. I think it’s just slowly kind of taken its toll,” said Lytle. “My body could actually probably use the rest.”


Lytle doesn’t make a lot of promises heading into his possible candidacy, other than to serve with integrity.


“If I am fortunate to get in and people get rid of me in one term, that’s fine. I’m not gonna change what I do to try and get re-elected, I promise that.”


This may be a guy we need to encourage and support.

[Sola_Fide]

Sherdog is picking this up now:

http://www.sherdog.com/news/news/Lytle-Considering-2012-Run-for-Indiana-House-or-Senate-33955

[Jandrsn21]

Wow! His house district is where I live! I need to look into this guy and if he checks out I 'd love to give him a hand!

[Liberty_Mike]

Wow! His house district is where I live! I need to look into this guy and if he checks out I 'd love to give him a hand!

That would be awesome if you had the opportunity to help out with his campaign!

[Jandrsn21]

That would be awesome if you had the opportunity to help out with his campaign!

Yeah Definitely! I didn't know this but he lives like 5 minutes away from me! Some of my friends are big UFC fans, they had no idea either. Already got my gears grinding, I'd love to help some good liberty candidates, just need to see if he passes "the interview"! :D

[Eric21ND]

Can you imagine Dr. Paul endorsing a UFC fighter? lol That would pretty cool, and I bet it would go viral as well.

Now contrast that with McCain who tried to get the sport banned.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ktwTN9TzkHk

[Liberty_Mike]

Found a Lytle highlight video for those interested.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qw8Dwk43FF4

[Eric21ND]

Here's another. Lytle is a scrappy dude. He throws down every fight.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3GrhGEP7jk

[Sola_Fide]

Oh my...

That submission of Matt Brown was so sweet.

[jct74]

Chris was a guest on The Peter Schiff Show on July 28th. Pretty good interview, Ron Paul comes up in the conversation around the 6:30 mark.
http://fetch.noxsolutions.com/schiff/audio/ChrisLytle_072811.mp3

He also set up a facebook page just recently for a possible run for office in the Indiana state legislature:
http://www.facebook.com/LytleForIndiana

Check out his favorite books:


How an Economy Grows and Why It Crashes - Peter Schiff
Economics In One Lesson - Henry Hazlitt
The Revolution: A Manifesto - Ron Paul

[Nate]

I'm glad he's going into the state legislature. It's the best way to start a political career. It establishes a small local constituency & is a much smaller bite to take for a first time candidate.

[tsai3904]

I'm glad he's going into the state legislature. It's the best way to start a political career. It establishes a small local constituency & is a much smaller bite to take for a first time candidate.

If he runs, he would be facing a 13 year or 23 year Republican incumbent in the primary.

House District 53
Incumbent: Rep. Bob Cherry (R) (http://www.in.gov/legislative/house_republicans/homepages/r53/index.html)
Years in office: 13
Last general election results: Unchallenged (http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2010?page=district&countyID=-1&officeID=1&districtID=228&candidate=)
Last primary election results: Unchallenged (http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/primary/sos_primary10?page=district&countyID=-1&partyID=-1&officeID=1&districtID=228&districtshortviewID=228&candidate=)

Senate District 28
Incumbent: Sen. Beverly Gard (R) (http://www.in.gov/s28/)
Years in office: 23
Last general election results: Won 67.2% - 32.8% (http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/election/general/general2008?page=district&countyID=-1&officeID=10&districtID=146&candidate=)
Last primary election results: Won 72.4% - 27.6% (http://www.in.gov/apps/sos/primary/sos_primary08?page=district&countyID=-1&partyID=4&officeID=10&districtID=146&districtshortviewID=146&candidate=)

[Nate]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB44f3jXOxM&feature=youtu.be

[Sola_Fide]

Didn't know he was going to be the main event. Sweet.

[Eric21ND]

I hope Dr. Paul endorses him and they have an event sometime!

[Austin]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pB44f3jXOxM&feature=youtu.be
Whoa, so he's definitely running then? Neat.

[cordscords]

Main event against Dan Hardy tonight on Versus. He also announced he's retiring after the fight, presumably to focus on his run for office. Sounds like he's definitely going to run, and everybody should check out the fight tonight.

[lester1/2jr]

Dan Hardy is no joke. It will be a tough match, thanks for the info didn't realize it was on TV.

[Sola_Fide]

This is today bros!

[dannno]

Wow, what time is the fight??

[Sola_Fide]

The card has already started. Lytle is the main event (last fight).

[Sola_Fide]

Play by play here: sherdog.com/news/news/UFC-Live-5-Results-amp-Play-by-Play-34697

[trey4sports]

The card has already started. Lytle is the main event (last fight).

it is listed @ 8 cst on my directtv guide?

[Sola_Fide]

it is listed @ 8 cst on my directtv guide?

Yeah, I think that is the televised card. The prelims have already started.

[trey4sports]

Yeah, I think that is the televised card. The prelims have already started.

gotcha

[thehighwaymanq]

I am going to my libertarian friends house to watch it. This is awesome!

[Sola_Fide]

Haha...it would be so great if he wins and gives a shout out to RP.

[dannno]

Is that website updated? Is it Duane Ludwig vs. Amir Sadollah right now?

I just called a bar and they said the Lytle fight was on already, but it could have been that they read the headliner :confused:

[Sola_Fide]

Yeah its updated.

[trey4sports]

coverage is starting

[tsai3904]

Lytle wins by submission. No shout out to anyone except his family.

This article explains that he has already formed an exploratory committee:

http://www.wsbt.com/sports/wxin-20110813-larrys-legends-lytle,0,314176.story


His intention is to run as a republican for a Hancock County seat in the Indiana State Senate, and has already formed an exploratory committee to get an idea of what it might entail.

[dannno]

That was a great fight!! Congrats Lytle and good luck w the family!

[trey4sports]

ghey

Ron Paul 2012 > Thanking family for support

[trey4sports]

In the post-show interview he did say he was going to pursue politics.

[jct74]

Chris Lytle is trending on twitter right now getting lots of love for the fight and a great career.

[malkusm]

Can we find a website? Let's support this guy! :)

[jct74]

here's the fight with the post-game interview


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lH1_ibO2Ojk

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=88jCaidRKwQ

[jct74]

Just finished watching the fight, it was a good one. Lytle is an aggressive fighter, he doesn't dance around the ring much like some fighters, went right after the dude. The fans seems to have a lot of love for Lytle too. He went out in a great way.

[Sola_Fide]

Awesome fight. I called it for a submission win earlier in this thread:). He is very well-liked by the fans.

[Liberty_Mike]

@jct74, thanks for sharing. Good fight! Lytle is one tough guy. Too bad he didn't give a shout out to RP 2012, but he had many other things on his mind at the time. Too bad the guy is retiring from fighting, always gave it his best. Now let's hope he has good luck with his future.

[jct74]

here's a clip of Chris Lytle talking about Ron Paul, its excerpted from the Peter Schiff interview posted earlier in this thread. Send it to some MMA fans you know maybe.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ckk9rvjWz4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ckk9rvjWz4


here's another good one too, UFC commentator Joe Rogan talking up some Ron Paul


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QupYYwZZqGo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QupYYwZZqGo