Best fights of Spike Carlyle
Over 8 years as a professional, Spike Carlyle has compiled a 16-7 (15) record, fighting across three weight classes. Here are his top 10 best fights.
1. Spike Carlyle KOs J. J. Ambrose
On October 17, 2021 Spike Carlyle faced J. J. Ambrose in a welterweight bout. Carlyle was 28 years old with a record of 11-3, and Ambrose was 34 with a record of 34-8. Carlyle was on a 2-fight winning streak and Ambrose was on a 5-fight winning streak. Carlyle stopped J. J. Ambrose via KO in the 2nd round.
2. Spike Carlyle loses to A. J. McKee via unanimous decision
On October 1, 2022 Spike Carlyle faced A. J. McKee in a lightweight bout. Carlyle was 29 years old with a record of 14-3, and McKee was 27 with a record of 18-1. Carlyle was on a 5-fight winning streak, while McKee was coming off a loss. Carlyle lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with McKee.
3. Spike Carlyle KOs Akihiro Murayama
On September 23, 2025 Spike Carlyle faced Akihiro Murayama in a welterweight bout. Carlyle was 32 years old with a record of 15-7, and Murayama was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carlyle was coming off a loss. Carlyle stopped Akihiro Murayama via TKO in the 1st round.
4. Spike Carlyle defeats Fernando Padilla
On March 9, 2019 Spike Carlyle faced Fernando Padilla in a lightweight bout. Carlyle was 25 years old with a record of 5-1, and Padilla was 22 with a record of 12-3. Carlyle was coming off a win and Padilla was on a 2-fight winning streak. Carlyle won via unanimous decision.
5. Spike Carlyle submits Gil Guardado
On June 9, 2021 Spike Carlyle faced Gil Guardado in a welterweight bout. Carlyle was 28 years old with a record of 10-3, and Guardado was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carlyle was coming off a win. Carlyle submitted Gil Guardado via armbar in the 1st round.
6. Spike Carlyle submits Batsumberel Dagvadorj
On March 26, 2021 Spike Carlyle faced Batsumberel Dagvadorj in a lightweight bout. Carlyle was 27 years old with a record of 9-3, and Dagvadorj was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carlyle was on a 2-fight losing streak. Carlyle submitted Batsumberel Dagvadorj via rear-naked choke in the 1st round.
7. Spike Carlyle loses to Roberto de Souza via unanimous decision
On May 6, 2023 Spike Carlyle faced Roberto de Souza in a lightweight bout. Carlyle was 30 years old with a record of 14-4, and Souza was 33 with a record of 14-2. Both Carlyle and Souza were coming off a loss. Carlyle lost via unanimous decision. Went the distance with Souza.
8. Spike Carlyle chokes out Koji Takeda
On April 17, 2022 Spike Carlyle faced Koji Takeda in a lightweight bout. Carlyle was 28 years old with a record of 13-3, and Takeda was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carlyle was on a 4-fight winning streak. Carlyle submitted Koji Takeda via choke-out in the 2nd round.
9. Spike Carlyle KOs Aalon Cruz
On February 29, 2020 Spike Carlyle faced Aalon Cruz in a featherweight bout. Carlyle was 26 years old with a record of 8-1, and Cruz was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carlyle was on a 4-fight winning streak. Carlyle stopped Aalon Cruz via TKO in the 1st round.
10. Spike Carlyle chokes out Kim Kyung-pyo
On June 9, 2024 Spike Carlyle faced Kim Kyung-pyo in a lightweight bout. Carlyle was 31 years old with a record of 14-6, and Kyung-pyo was 0 with a record of 0-0. Carlyle was on a 3-fight losing streak. Carlyle submitted Kim Kyung-pyo via choke-out in the 3rd round.