Spike Carlyle
United StatesLast 5Last fight: Win vs Akihiro Murayama · TKO · Sep 23, 2025
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CAREER SUMMARY
Spike Carlyle holds a professional MMA record of 16-7-0. Carlyle has won 16 fights: 7 by KO/TKO, 8 by submission, 1 by decision. In the UFC, Carlyle lands 2.55 significant strikes per minute with 54% accuracy and averages 3.34 takedowns per 15 minutes. Carlyle also has 3 recorded Special rules bouts. Most recent fight: March 30, 2025. Tracked organizations: RIZIN, BELLATOR, UFC.
Profile
- Height
- 5'8"173 cm
- Weight
- 145 lbs66 kg
- Reach
- 71"180 cm
- Stance
- Switch
- DOB
- May 6, 1993
- Age
- 33
- Nationality
- United States
- Birthplace
- San Diego, California, United States
Career history
- WINvs Akihiro MurayamaPancrase 357· Sep 23, 2025· Welterweight· 16-7 vs 25-15-9TKOR1 · 2:07
- LOSSRIZIN 50· Mar 30, 2025· Lightweight· 15-7 vs 6-3DECR3 · 5:00
- WINRIZIN 47· Jun 9, 2024· Lightweight· 15-6 vs 13-5SUBR3 · 1:11
- LOSSRIZIN 44· Sep 24, 2023· Lightweight· 14-6 vs 13-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSRIZIN 42· May 6, 2023· Lightweight· 14-5 vs 15-2UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSvs A.J. McKeeBellator 286: Pitbull vs Borics· Oct 1, 2022· 14-4 vs 19-1UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Koji TakedaRIZIN 35· Apr 17, 2022· Lightweight· 14-3 vs 13-3SUBR2 · 1:35
- WINvs Dan MoretBellator 272: Pettis vs Horiguchi· Dec 3, 2021· 13-3 vs 15-7SUBR3 · 2:58
- WINvs JJ AmbroseCage Warriors 130· Oct 17, 2021· Catchweight· 12-3 vs 34-9TKOR2 · 1:19
- WINvs Gil GuardadoBallys Fight Night· Jun 9, 2021· 11-3 vs 5-4SUBR1 · 4:55
- WINvs Batsumberel DagvadorjLFA 103: Carlyle vs. Dagvadorj· Mar 26, 2021· Lightweight· 10-3 vs 7-2SUBR1 · 4:00
- LOSSvs Bill AlgeoUFC Fight Night: Smith vs Clark· Nov 28, 2020· Featherweight· 9-3 vs 14-5UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Woodley vs Burns· May 30, 2020· Catchweight· 9-2 vs 14-2UDR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Aalon CruzUFC Fight Night: Benavidez vs Figueiredo· Feb 29, 2020· Featherweight· 9-1 vs 8-3TKOR1 · 1:25
- WINLXF 4· Nov 15, 2019· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 2-1TKOR1 · 1:50
- WINvs Matthew ColquhounLFA 74: Vanderaa vs. Ferreira· Aug 30, 2019· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 6-4TKOR1 · 3:58
- WINCXF 17: March Madness· Mar 9, 2019· Catchweight· 6-1 vs 12-4UD
- WINvs Brian Del RosarioCombate 25: Camino a Copa Combate· Sep 28, 2018· Catchweight· 5-1 vs 3-2SUBR2 · 2:41
- LOSSvs Serob MinasyanCXF 12: Burbank Beatdown· Apr 21, 2018· Featherweight· 4-1 vs 9-11SD
- WINvs Joseph RodriguezCCW 4· Mar 4, 2018· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 1-1SUBR1 · 4:02
- WINvs Rhageem WellsCCW 2: Cuero vs. Cannon· Nov 12, 2017· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 0-1TKOR1 · 0:55
- WINvs Raymell DavisGladiator Challenge· Oct 7, 2017· 2-0 vs 0-1TKO
- WINvs Callum HighlandCCW 1: Peralta vs. Smith· Sep 3, 2017· Lightweight· 1-0 vs 1-1SUBR1 · 1:52
- WINvs Ryuji TakashioKnock Out 68 ～Knockin' on the World～· Sep 5, 2026· 3-0TKOR1 · 2:15
- WINvs Minoru KimuraKnock Out 63· Apr 18, 2026· 2-0TKOR1 · 0:26
- WINvs Jo MiyaharaKnock Out 60 ～K.O Climax 2025～· Dec 29, 2025· 1-0TKOR1 · 2:21
- WINvs Jeff CreightonEpic Fighting 33· Feb 3, 2017· Welterweight· 9-5 vs 4-3SUBR3 · 1:49
- WINvs Marcus WalstonBest of Both Worlds 2· Aug 19, 2016· Welterweight· 8-5 vs 3-3SUBR3 · 2:31
- LOSSvs Jeremy FattorussoEpic Fighting 31· Jun 24, 2016· Welterweight· 7-5 vs 2-1MD
- WINvs Marcus WalstonCFL 7· Apr 23, 2016· Welterweight· 7-4 vs 2-2SUBR1 · 2:21
- WINvs Bruce SmithThe Hurt Business Presents· Apr 10, 2016· Welterweight· 6-4 vs 5-2SUBR1 · 2:14
- WINvs Steve MulliganTFE: Team Quest vs. The Empire· Mar 12, 2016· Welterweight· 5-4 vs 0-2SD
- LOSSvs Djavan ColemanCFL 6· Feb 6, 2016· Welterweight· 4-4 vs 2-0UD
- WINvs Jesus SanchezEpic Fighting 29· Nov 6, 2015· Welterweight· 4-3 vs 0-2SUBR2 · 1:07
- WINvs Geoff RossXFS: Taco· Mar 21, 2015· Lightweight· 3-3 vs 6-4UD
- LOSSvs Geoff RossXFS: Hurricane Pro· Jan 17, 2015· 2-3 vs 6-3SD
- WINvs Chris LopezWorld Combat Series· May 5, 2012· Welterweight· 2-2 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 1:17
- LOSSvs Kellen DelaneyFist Series· Jun 26, 2011· Welterweight· 1-2 vs 1-0UD
- LOSSvs Andrew DetwilerALFA League 3· Jun 11, 2011· Welterweight· 1-1 vs 1-0DEC
- WINvs Carlos UmanaGrappling-X· May 21, 2011· Welterweight· 1-0 vs 0-1UD
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- AGE 12Started in Freestyle Wrestling
- AGE 18Started in MMA
Camp
- Treigning Lab
Fight DNA
Submission AceUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Spike Carlyle sits in the top 25.
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Spike Carlyle earns per fight.
RIZIN Ranking · UFCalendar Projection
Spike Carlyle's standing on UFCalendar's projected RIZIN rankings. RIZIN publishes no official rankings.
- Current
- Unranked
- Peak
- #8 Lightweight
- First ranked
- Sep 25, 2022
- Times ranked
- 33
Lightweight
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1796▲8
- Peak
- 1825Apr 17, 2022
- Rated fights
- 23
Frequently asked questions
When does Spike Carlyle fight next?
Spike Carlyle has no confirmed upcoming fight.
What is Spike Carlyle's record?
Spike Carlyle's professional MMA record is 16-7-0.
Who is Spike Carlyle fighting next?
Spike Carlyle's next opponent has not been announced.
Who did Spike Carlyle fight last?
Spike Carlyle most recently fought Takeshi Izumi at RIZIN 50 on Sunday, March 30, 2025, LOSS (Decision).
What weight class does Spike Carlyle fight in?
Spike Carlyle fights at Lightweight.
How many knockouts does Spike Carlyle have?
Spike Carlyle has 7 wins by KO/TKO and 8 wins by submission.
How tall is Spike Carlyle?
Spike Carlyle is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.
How much does Spike Carlyle weigh?
Spike Carlyle weighs 145 lbs (66 kg).
What is Spike Carlyle's reach?
Spike Carlyle has a reach of 71" (180 cm).
How old is Spike Carlyle?
Spike Carlyle is 33 years old (born May 6, 1993).
Where is Spike Carlyle from?
Spike Carlyle is from the United States.
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