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Fresh off his second straight submission victory, and third straight win overall, over Matt Brown last Saturday night at UFC 116, UFC welterweight Chris Lytle is looking to make a quick return to the Octagon.
With the UFC making their organizational debut in his hometown this September, MMAWeekly.com reports that Lytle has been confirmed to be participate in the event.
No opponent has been selected as of yet, but Lytle is excited to fight in front of his hometown fans. An appearance on this card will be his 18th fight inside the Octagon.
UFC 119 will take place from the Canseco Fieldhouse on September 25 in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Penick's Analysis: Lytle is always exciting to watch, and with him exiting UFC 116 injury free with another very impressive victory, he'll be more than welcome on this card. I'm not sure who they'll put him against at this point, but anyone he matches up with will make for an exciting fight.
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