Spike Carlyle
{{short description|American mixed martial arts fighter}}
{{Infobox martial artist
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| other_names = The Alpha Ginger
The Crucifixion
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1993|05|06}}
| birth_place = San Diego, California, U.S.
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| weight_lb = 157
| weight_class = Welterweight
Lightweight
Featherweight
| reach = 71 in{{Cite web|title=Stats {{!}} UFC|url=http://ufcstats.com/fighter-details/be68b375707dcb85|access-date=2020-10-04|website=ufcstats.com}}
| style =
| stance = Switch
| fighting_out_of = San Diego, California
| team = The Treigning Lab (until 2020){{cite web|url=https://combatpress.com/2021/03/lfa-103s-spike-carlyle-sound-mind-and-body/|title=LFA 103's Spike Carlyle: Sound Mind and Body|author=Dan Kuhl|date=March 25, 2021|publisher=combatpress.com}}
Kings MMA (2020–present)
| rank = Black belt in Judo{{cite web|url=https://www.ufc.com/athlete/spike-carlyle|title=Spike Carlyle|access-date=March 26, 2021|work=Ultimate Fighting Championship|date=12 February 2020}}
Brown belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu
| years_active = 2017–present
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{{MedalSport | Catch wrestling}}
{{MedalCompetition | Snake Pit World Championships}}
{{MedalSilver | 2023 Bolton | 82 kg
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Spike Carlyle (born May 6, 1993) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of Rizin Fighting Federation. He previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and Bellator.
Background
Carlyle started doing karate when he was four years old, and later began wrestling when he was 12. He wrestled for about four years and then started jiu-jitsu. When he was 15, he took interest in Pride FC and Japanese MMA, which inspired him to become an MMA fighter.{{Cite web|author=Dan Kuhl|date=2019-07-29|title=UFC Norfolk Results: Spike Carlyle Shocks Aalon Cruz Earlyl|url=https://combatpress.com/2019/08/lfa-74s-spike-carlyle-fighting-is-my-ministry/|access-date=2020-07-12|website=combatpress|language=en-US}}
Carlyle has also trained and competed in catch wrestling.{{Cite Instagram |postid=CzZGJgPs8jP |user=snakepitwigan |title=Brilliant action in the finals, between Tom Higgins & Spike Carlyle 🔥 Congrats to @headhunterhiggins on becoming the 2023 Middleweight World Champion 🏆 |author= |author-link=The Snake Pit (Wigan) |date=November 8, 2023 |access-date=2023-12-21 |location=Bolton Stadium |archive-url= |archive-date= |url-status= |ref=}} He was the middleweight (82 kg) runner-up at the Snake Pit World Championships 2023.{{Cite AV media |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mA9sAgsBNx8 |title=Thomas Higgins vs Spike Carlyle - Catch Wrestling World Championships 2023 |date=2023-11-24 |last=The Snake Pit Wigan |access-date=2024-11-26 |via=YouTube}}{{Cite web |date=2023-04-13 |title=Snake Pit World Championships 2023 |url=https://www.snakepitwigan.com/snake-pit-world-championships-2023/ |access-date=2024-11-26 |website=Snakepit Wigan |language=en}}
Mixed martial arts career
=Early career=
Carlyle compiled a 9-5 amateur record from 2011 until 2017.{{cite web | url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/fighters/105527-spike-carlyle | title=Spike Carlyle ("The Alpha Ginger") | MMA Fighter Page }}
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.{{Cite web|url=https://mmadna.nl/spike-carlyle-maakt-debuut-op-short-notice-tegen-aalon-cruz-tijdens-ufc-norfolk/|title=Spike Carlyle makes debut on short notice against Aalon Cruz during UFC Norfolk|publisher=mmadna.nl|author=Redactie|date=2020-02-07|access-date=2020-02-07}} {{in lang|nl}} He won the fight via first-round TKO.{{Cite web|last=Bitter|first=Shawn|date=2020-06-20|title=UFC Norfolk Results: Spike Carlyle Shocks Aalon Cruz Earlyl|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/02/29/ufc-norfolk-results-aalon-cruz-vs-spike-carlyle/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=cagesidepress|language=en-US}}
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.{{Cite web|last=McClory|first=Mike|date=2020-06-20|title=UFC Vegas Results: Billy Quarantillo and Spike Carlyle Engage in Wild Brawl|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/05/30/ufc-vegas-results-billy-quarantillo-vs-spike-carlyle/|access-date=2020-09-12|website=cagesidepress|language=en-US}}
Carlyle faced Bill Algeo at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark on November 28, 2020.{{Cite web|date=2020-11-09|title=Spike Carlyle treft Bill Algeo tijdens UFC evenement op 28 november in Las Vegas|url=https://mmadna.nl/spike-carlyle-treft-bill-algeo-tijdens-ufc-evenement-op-28-november-in-las-vegas/|access-date=2020-11-10|website=MMA DNA|language=en-US}} He lost the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web|last=Anderson|first=Jay|date=2020-11-28|title=UFC Vegas 15 Results: Bill Algeo Earns First Octagon Win, Against Spike Carlyle|url=https://cagesidepress.com/2020/11/28/ufc-vegas-15-results-spike-carlyle-vs-bill-algeo/|access-date=2020-11-28|website=cagesidepress|language=en-US}}
On February 4, 2021, it was announced that Carlyle had been released from his UFC contract.{{cite web|url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/2/4/22266645/tuf-brazil-winner-antonio-carlos-junior-11-no-longer-under-contract-ufc|title=TUF Brazil winner Antonio Carlos Junior, 11 others no longer under contract with UFC|work=MMAFighting.com|author=Guillherme Cruz, Damon Martin|date=2021-02-04|access-date=2021-02-04}}
=Post UFC Career=
Carlyle faced Batsumberel Dagvadorj on March 26, 2021, at LFA 103.{{cite web |last1=Anderson |first1=Jay |title=UFC Alum Spike Carlyle to Face Batsumberel Dagvadorj Atop LFA 103 |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2021/03/16/ufc-alum-spike-carlyle-face-batsumberel-dagvadorj-lfa-103/ |website=Cageside Press |access-date=20 March 2021 |date=16 March 2021}} He won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round.{{cite web |last1=Bohn |first1=Mike |title=LFA 103 results: Spike Carlyle scores submission to start post-UFC run |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/03/lfa-103-results-spike-carlyle-submission-start-post-ufc-run |website=MMA Junkie |access-date=27 March 2021 |date=27 March 2021}}
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.{{Cite web|title=Ballys Fight Night {{!}} MMA & Boxing Event|url=https://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/79727-ballys-fight-night|access-date=2021-06-09|website=Tapology|language=en}}
Carlyle faced J. J. Ambrose on October 17, 2021, at Cage Warriors 130. He won the bout via knockout in the second round.{{Cite web|date=2021-10-18|title=Cage Warriors 130 Results|url=https://mmasucka.com/2021/10/17/cage-warriors-130-results/|access-date=2021-10-19|website=MMA Sucka|language=en}}
= Bellator MMA =
Carlyle, as a replacement for Ricardo Seixas, faced Dan Moret on December 3, 2021, at Bellator 272.{{Cite web|date=2021-11-27|title=Spike Carlyle fills in on short notice to fight Dan Moret at Bellator 272|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/11/bellator-272-spike-carlyle-vs-dan-moret-booked|access-date=2021-11-27|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web|date=2021-12-04|title='The Alpha Ginger' Spike Carlyle pulls off improbable comeback at Bellator 272|url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2021/12/bellator-272-video-spike-carlyle-vs-dan-moret-alpha-ginger-debut|access-date=2021-12-04|website=MMA Junkie|language=en-US}}
After the win, Carlyle signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator.{{Cite web |date=2022-03-03 |title=Bellator signs Spike Carlyle to exclusive multifight deal |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/03/mma-news-bellator-signs-ufc-veteran-spike-carlyle-to-exclusive-multifight-deal |access-date=2022-03-03 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}}
As part of the cross promotion between Rizin and Bellator, Carlyle faced Koji Takeda on April 17, 2022, at Rizin 35.{{Cite web |last=Riggs |first=Drake |date=2022-03-23 |title=Spike Carlyle gets wish, debuts in RIZIN at RIZIN 35 in April |url=https://www.mmamania.com/2022/3/23/22992153/spike-carlyle-gets-wish-debuts-at-rizin-35-in-april-mma |access-date=2022-03-23 |website=MMAmania.com |language=en}} He won the fight by a second-round guillotine choke.{{cite web |title=【RIZIN】カーライルが武田光司を締め落とし勝利「BLEACH」主人公の黒い和装で登場 |url=https://www.nikkansports.com/battle/news/202204170000702.html |website=nikkansports.com |access-date=17 April 2022}}
Carlyle faced A. J. McKee on October 1, 2022, at Bellator 286.{{Cite web |last=Hannoun |first=Farah |date=2022-08-03 |title=Bellator 286 in Long Beach set to feature Patricio Freire, A.J. McKee – but not against each other |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2022/08/bellator-286-long-beach-patricio-freire-vs-adam-borics-aj-mckee-vs-spike-carlyle-mma-booking-matchup |access-date=2022-08-03 |website=MMA Junkie |language=en-US}} 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.{{Cite web |last=Newswire |first=MMA Fighting |date=2022-09-30 |title=Spike Carlyle heated with commission after missing weight for Bellator 286: 'This is not fair' |url=https://www.mmafighting.com/2022/9/30/23381045/spike-carlyle-heated-with-commission-after-missing-weight-for-bellator-286-this-isnt-right |access-date=2022-09-30 |website=MMA Fighting |language=en}} In a wild and bloody bout, Carlyle came out of it with a unanimous decision loss.{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Jay |date=2022-10-01 |title=Bellator 286: A.J. McKee Comes Away Victorious in Wild, Bloody War with Spike Carlyle |url=https://cagesidepress.com/2022/10/01/bellator-286-j-mckee-vs-spike-carlyle/ |access-date=2022-10-02 |website=Cageside Press |language=en-US}}
= Rizin Fighting Federation =
Carlyle faced the Rizin Lightweight champion Roberto de Souza in a non-title bout at Rizin 42 on May 6, 2023.{{cite web |title=【ＲＩＺＩＮ】再起戦に臨むサトシ・ソウザはＫＯ予告「いい試合を見せて勝ちます」 |url=https://www.tokyo-sports.co.jp/articles/-/255969 |website=tokyo-sports.co.jp |date=6 March 2023 |access-date=6 March 2023}} He lost the fight by unanimous decision.{{cite web |title=【RIZIN.42】ホベルト・サトシ・ソウザ、ベラトール強豪に判定勝ちも涙の土下座 「大晦日、ごめんなさい」 |url=https://article.auone.jp/detail/1/6/12/335_12_r_20230506_1683368992216049 |access-date=6 May 2023 |website=article.auone.jp}}
Carlyle faced Yoshinori Horie at Rizin 44 on September 24, 2023, losing the bout via unanimous decision.{{Cite web |last=格闘技情報を毎日配信！ |first=eFight 【イーファイト】 |title=【RIZIN】堀江圭功、ライト級転向初戦でなんと強豪カーライルを撃破！ |url=https://efight.jp/result_s-20230924_1421257 |access-date=2023-10-08 |website=eFight【イーファイト】格闘技情報を毎日配信！ |date=24 September 2023 |language=ja}}
Carlyle next faced Kyung Pyo Kim at Rizin 47 on June 9, 2024.{{cite web | url=https://www.yardbarker.com/mma/articles/four_bouts_added_to_rizin_47_lineup_on_june_9/s1_16996_40354593 | title=MMA: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights }} He snapped his three fight losing streak by winning via third round submission.{{cite web | url=https://mmasucka.com/2024/06/08/rizin-47-results-kyoji-horiguchi-vs-sergio-pettis-2/ | title=Rizin 47 Results: Kyoji Horiguchi vs Sergio Pettis 2 | date=9 June 2024 }}
Mixed martial arts record
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| ko-wins= 6
| sub-wins= 8
| dec-wins= 1
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|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|15–7
|Takeshi Izumi
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2025|March|29}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Takamatsu, Japan
|{{small|Catchweight (160.9 lb) bout; Carlyle missed weight.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|15–6
|Kim Kyung-pyo
|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2024|June|9}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|1:11
|Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–6
|Yoshinori Horie
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2023|September|24}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Saitama, Japan
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–5
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2023|May|06}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Tokyo, Japan
|
|-
|{{no2}}Loss
|align=center|14–4
|Decision (unanimous)
|{{dts|2022|October|1}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Long Beach, California, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (156.6 lb) bout; Carlyle missed weight.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|14–3
|Koji Takeda
|Technical Submission (guillotine choke)
|{{dts|2022|April|17}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:35
|Chōfu, Japan
|{{small|Return to Lightweight.}}
|-
|{{yes2}}Win
|align=center|13–3
|Dan Moret
|Technical Submission (rear-naked choke)
|{{dts|2021|December|3}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|2:58
|Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (160 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|12–3
|KO (punch)
|Cage Warriors 130
|{{dts|2021|October|17}}
|align=center|2
|align=center|1:19
|San Diego, California, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (165 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|11–3
| Gil Guardado
|Submission (armbar)
| Golden Boy Promotions: Ballys Fight Night
| {{dts|2021|June|9}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|4:56
| Long Beach, California, United States
|{{small|Welterweight debut.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|10–3
| Batsumberel Dagvadorj
|Submission (rear-naked choke)
| LFA 103
| {{dts|2021|March|26}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|4:00
| Shawnee, Oklahoma, United States
|{{small|Lightweight bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|9–3
|Decision (unanimous)
| UFC on ESPN: Smith vs. Clark
| {{dts|2020|November|28}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center|9–2
| Decision (unanimous)
|UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs. Burns
|{{dts|2020|May|30}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
|{{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|9–1
| Aalon Cruz
|TKO (punches)
|UFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs. Figueiredo
|{{dts|2020|February|29}}
|align=center|1
|align=center|1:25
|Norfolk, Virginia, United States
|{{small|Return to Featherweight.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|8–1
| Jean-Paul Lebosnoyani
| KO (punches)
| Lights Out Xtreme Fighting 4
| {{dts|2019|November|15}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:50
| Burbank, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–1
| Matthew Colquhoun
| KO (spinning backfist)
| LFA 74
| {{dts|2019|August|30}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|3:58
| Riverside, California, United States
|{{small|Return to Lightweight.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1
| Fernando Padilla
| Decision (unanimous)
| California Xtreme Fighting 17
|{{dts|2019|March|09}}
|align=center|3
|align=center|5:00
|Los Angeles, California, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
| Brian Del Rosario
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| Combate 25
|{{dts|2018|September|28}}
|align=Center|2
|align=center|2:41
|Long Beach, California, United States
| {{small|Catchweight (150 lb) bout.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 4–1
| Serob Minasyan
| Decision (split)
| California Xtreme Fighting 12
| {{dts|2018|April|21}}
| align=center| 3
| align=center| 5:00
| Burbank, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Joseph Rodriguez
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| California Cage Wars 4
| {{dts|2018|March|04}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 2:02
| Valley Center, California, United States
| {{small|Featherweight debut.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Rhageem Wells
| TKO (punches)
| California Cage Wars 2
| {{dts|2017|November|12}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:55
| Valley Center, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Raymell Davis
| KO (punch)
| Gladiator Challenge: Fight Club
| {{dts|2017|October|07}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 0:05
| El Cajon, California, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Callum Highland
| Submission (armbar)
| California Cage Wars 1
| {{dts|2017|September|03}}
| align=center| 1
| align=center| 1:52
| Valley Center, California, United States
|{{small|Lightweight debut.}}
{{end}}
See also
References
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External links
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- {{UFC|spike-carlyle}}
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