Chris Lytle contemplating retirement after loss to Brian Ebersole at UFC 127
by Tim Groves on February 28, 2011

In a stunning turn of events it has been discovered that Chris Lytle fought Brian Ebersole despite having the meniscus removed in his right knee a mere four weeks ago, according to MMAFighting.com.

The procedure began as a simply exploratory but the doctor eventually removed the injured meniscus. The injury was confirmed by Lytle's manager Ken Pavia.

Pavis also mentioned that Lytle is currently weighing his options, which include retirement.

"He's considering his options, and retirement is one of them," said Pavia.

If this is the end for Lytle, it would be bring to close on one of the most exciting fighting careers in mixed martial arts history. The Indiana slugger is known throughout the mixed martial arts community as someone who constantly comes to fight, win, lose or draw.

Lytle was on four fight winning streak before the decision loss to Ebersole.

"He'll never use that stuff as an excuse, and the reason he tried to keep this quiet is because he wants to make sure that Ebersole gets all the credit in the world for his win, and for livening up the fight," Pavia said.  

Check out the full report at MMAFighting.

 |  (26) Comments flyangler: It's a double edged sword for these athletes. Fight with an injury so they can get paid and make an effort to put on a good fight or drop out of the fight so they can be 100 percent, lose out on a payday and possibly have a long layoff. Lytle lays it all out for every fight and will be missed if he retires. I hope he keeps fighting. mike5k: I really like Lytle. If he does retire I hope the rest of his life goes well for him. somnambulist: Man, I hope he doesn't jack it in - you know you're going to see at least one fight with a bit of pep when he's on the card. Always brings it, always works, always tries to finish. Giada Esposito: Well, that's a shame. I really like Lytle and the energy and positive attitude he always brings to the sport. Hopefully he will be able to recover and regain his health and continue to fight, it would be sad to see his career end like this. GO HARD: he aint retireing. GO HARD: So fight fans... win or lose Chris Lytle is retiring after tomorrow nights fights!!! q: / Wandering_Minstrel: Backing up GH on this one. I read elsewhere that Lytle is pretty deadset on retiring, citing the need to spend more time with his family. Hizoka: i think its a good idea... too many of the great fighters fight too long and end up going out on epic losing streaks like Wandi Chuck and Jens... guys need to stop before they become shalls of what they were Giada Esposito: Lytle is a great guy and I would be sad to see him retire after tonight. On the other hand, his desire to retire makes me want Hardy to win even more- that way we will at least get to see one of them fight again in the Octagon. Suicidalforlife: He has a good chance to go out on a high, he's a great fighter always brings it and has a hell of a lot of the night performances to prove it, I wonder if he will keep the firefighting job... Giada Esposito: Well, sounds like it was a great fight at least. I'm sorry I missed it. And Anthony Johnson should take note- you can please the fans and still win. GO HARD: well Rumble isnt one of my faves.. but im not down right appalled by what he did.. i actually find it ammusing. my favorites are the most exciting in mma.. so yeah i dont really have to worry bout this.
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