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Featherweight Division

Not Fighting

"The Alpha Ginger"

Spike Carlyle

Featherweight Division

9-3-0 (W-L-D)

5

Wins by Knockout

3

Wins by Submission

1

Wins by Decision

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Stats & Records

5

Wins by Knockout

3

Wins by Submission

1

Wins by Decision

Striking accuracy 54% 54%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
80
Sig. Strikes Attempted
148
Takedown Accuracy 37% 37%

Takedown Accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
19
2.55
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.85
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
3.34
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
0.48
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
30
%
Sig. Str. Defense
57
%
Takedown Defense
0.00
Knockdown Avg
10:28
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
33 (41%)
Clinch
9 (11%)
Ground
38 (48%)

Sig. Str. by target

84% 67 Head 6% 5 Body 10% 8 Leg

Win by Method

KO/TKO
5 (56%)
DEC
1 (11%)
SUB
3 (33%)

athlete record

Info

When and why did you start training for fighting? I was fighting in the womb. My formal training began when I started karate at age seven, then wrestling at age 12.

What ranks and titles have you held? I have had five belts in four weight classes.

Do you have any heroes? Jesus Christ

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It’s an honor. It’s confirmation that I have been diligent in following the path that God has set out for me and now I can express myself in the largest organization in the world.

What was your job before you started fighting? I was training to be a missionary and I worked in a transitional living home. 

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? Two-time CAMMO State champ at 170. SFX Champion.

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? California Cage Wars Featherweight Champion

Ranks in any martial arts styles: Black belt in judo, brown belt in BJJ, I’ve had four Muay Thai fights.

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
San Diego, United States
Age
30
Height
68.00
Weight
145.50
Octagon Debut
Apr. 19, 2024
Reach
71.00
Leg reach
39.00
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