Finishing the Fight: UFC Vegas 15

Spike Carlyle, UFC Norfolk ceremonial weigh-in
Spike Carlyle, UFC Norfolk ceremonial weigh-in Credit: Jay Anderson/Cageside Press

Spike “The Alpha Ginger” Carlyle (9-2 MMA, 1-1 UFC)

Total Number of Pro MMA Finishes: 8

Via KO/TKO:  5

Via Submission: 3

Total Number of UFC Finishes: 1

Via KO/TKO: 1

(Aalon Cruz)

Via Submission: 0

Spike Carlyle brings high intensity and energy to his fights.

Carlyle has seven first-round finishes in his professional career including 4four with punches and one with a spinning back fist. Spike put on an amazing display of violence with his brutal finish of Aalon Cruz in his UFC debut.

And even though Spike lost his most recent fight to Billy Quarantillo in a unanimous decision, the fight was non stop action with “The Alpha Ginger” putting on a valiant effort. Carlyle picks strikes well and is very fast.