Spike Carlyle was born on May 6,1993 and is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight division of Rizin Fighting Federation.
19 Facts About Spike Carlyle
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Spike Carlyle previously competed in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator.
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Spike Carlyle wrestled for about four years and then started jiu-jitsu.
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Spike Carlyle was the middleweight runner-up at the Snake Pit World Championships 2023.
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Spike 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.
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Spike Carlyle next faced Billy Quarantillo at UFC on ESPN: Woodley vs Burns on May 30,2020, in a catchweight bout.
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Spike Carlyle faced Bill Algeo at UFC on ESPN: Smith vs Clark on November 28,2020.
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On February 4,2021, it was announced that Spike Carlyle had been released from his UFC contract.
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Spike Carlyle faced Batsumberel Dagvadorj on March 26,2021, at LFA 103.
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Spike Carlyle won the fight via rear-naked choke in the first round.
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Spike Carlyle faced Gil Guardado on June 9,2021, at Ballys Fight Night.
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Spike Carlyle won the bout via armbar at the end of the first round.
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Spike Carlyle faced JJ Ambrose on October 17,2021, at Cage Warriors 130.
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Spike Carlyle won the bout via knockout in the second round.
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Spike Carlyle won the fight by a second-round guillotine choke.
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Spike Carlyle faced the Rizin Lightweight champion Roberto de Souza in a non-title bout at Rizin 42 on May 6,2023.
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Spike Carlyle faced Yoshinori Horie at Rizin 44 on September 24,2023, losing the bout via unanimous decision.
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Spike Carlyle next faced Kyung Pyo Kim at Rizin 47 on June 9,2024.
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Spike Carlyle snapped his three fight losing streak by winning via third round submission.