About Spike Carlyle
Born 1993. Spike Carlyle is an American mixed martial arts fighter.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Carlyle compiled a 9-5 amateur record from 2011 until 2017.
Starting his professional career in 2017, Spike compiled a record of 8–1, fighting for a variety of regional California promotions, most notably for Legacy Fighting Alliance.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Carlyle made his UFC debut at UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo on February 29, 2020, as a late replacement for Steven Peterson against Aalon Cruz. He won the fight via first-round TKO.
Carlyle next faced Billy Quarantillo at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns on May 30, 2020, in a catchweight bout. He lost the bout via a unanimous decision.
Carlyle faced Bill Algeo at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark on November 28, 2020. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.
On February 4, 2021, it was announced that Carlyle had been released from his UFC contract.
Post UFC Career
Carlyle faced Batsumberel Dagvadorj on March 26, 2021, at LFA 103. He won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round.
Carlyle faced Gil Guardado on June 9, 2021, at Ballys Fight Night. He won the bout via armbar at the end of the first round.
Carlyle faced J. J. Ambrose on October 17, 2021, at Cage Warriors 130. He won the bout via knockout in the second round.
Bellator MMA Carlyle, as a replacement for Ricardo Seixas, faced Dan Moret on December 3, 2021, at Bellator 272. Despite absorbing heavy punishment throughout the fight and being down on all three judges scorecards, Carlyle rallied in the third round winning the fight via rear-naked choke, choking Moret unconscious.
After the win, Carlyle signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator.
As part of the cross promotion between Rizin and Bellator, Carlyle faced Koji Takeda on April 17, 2022, at Rizin 35. He won the fight by a second-round guillotine choke.
Carlyle faced A. J. McKee on October 1, 2022, at Bellator 286. At weigh ins, Carlyle missed weight, coming .6 pounds over the division non-title fight limit at 156.6 lbs and was fined 20% of his purse and the bouts continued at catchweight. In a wild and bloody bout, Carlyle came out of it with a unanimous decision loss.
Rizin Fighting Federation Carlyle faced the Rizin Lightweight champion Roberto de Souza in a non-title bout at Rizin 42 on May 6, 2023. He lost the fight by unanimous decision.
Carlyle faced Yoshinori Horie at Rizin 44 on September 24, 2023, losing the bout via unanimous decision.
Carlyle next faced Kyung Pyo Kim at Rizin 47 on June 9, 2024. He snapped his three fight losing streak by winning via third round submission.
Mixed martial arts record Win
Akihiro Murayama TKO (punches) Pancrase 357
Tokyo, Japan Loss
Takeshi Izumi Decision (unanimous) Rizin 50
Takamatsu, Japan Win
Kim Kyung-pyo Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Rizin 47
Tokyo, Japan Loss
Yoshinori Horie Decision (unanimous) Rizin 44
Saitama, Japan Loss
Roberto de Souza Decision (unanimous) Rizin 42
Tokyo, Japan Loss
A. J. McKee Decision (unanimous) Bellator 286
Long Beach, California, United States Win
Koji Takeda Technical Submission (guillotine choke) Rizin 35
Chōfu, Japan Win
Dan Moret Technical Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 272
Uncasville, Connecticut, United States Win
J.J. Ambrose KO (punch) Cage Warriors 130
San Diego, California, United States Win
Gil Guardado Submission (armbar) Golden Boy Promotions: Ballys Fight Night
Long Beach, California, United States Win
Batsumberel Dagvadorj Submission (rear-naked choke) LFA 103
Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States Loss
Bill Algeo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss
Billy Quarantillo Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win
Aalon Cruz TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
Norfolk, Virginia, United States Win
Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani KO (punches) Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 4
Burbank, California, United States Win
Matthew Colquhoun KO (spinning backfist) LFA 74
Riverside, California, United States Win
Fernando Padilla Decision (unanimous) California Xtreme Fighting 17
Los Angeles, California, United States Win
Brian Del Rosario Submission (rear-naked choke) Combate 25
Long Beach, California, United States Loss
Serob Minasyan Decision (split) California Xtreme Fighting 12
Burbank, California, United States Win
Joseph Rodriguez Submission (rear-naked choke) California Cage Wars 4
Valley Center, California, United States Win
Rhageem Wells TKO (punches) California Cage Wars 2
Valley Center, California, United States Win
Raymell Davis KO (punch) Gladiator Challenge: Fight Club
El Cajon, California, United States Win
Callum Highland Submission (armbar) California Cage Wars 1
Valley Center, California, United States
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Spike Carlyle?
American mixed martial arts fighter
When was Spike Carlyle born?
Spike Carlyle was born on 6 May 1993 in San Diego.
What is Spike Carlyle's occupation?
Spike Carlyle is a mixed martial arts fighter.
What nationality is Spike Carlyle?
Spike Carlyle is American.
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