Kyle Kingsbury

Kyle Loren Kingsbury (born March 22, 1982) is an American retired professional mixed martial artist. A competitor from 2006 until 2014, Kingsbury also formerly competed for King of the Cage and was a cast member of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir.

Background Kingsbury attended Monta Vista High School in Cupertino, California. Kingsbury played high school football for the school, playing the defensive tackle position. He earned many titles such as: "Defensive Lineman of the Year" in the Santa Clara Valley League (2000), two-time first-team all-league selection (1999 and 2000), also earned second-team All-Central Coast Section honors behind first-team selection Jared Allen his senior year. Kingsbury was selected by the North squad for the North vs. South San Jose Charlie Wedemeyer All-Star football game, after a senior season where he racked up 53 tackles, 10 sacks and two fumble recoveries in his final year. Kyle was the captain for both his football team and his wrestling team. After graduating in 2000, Kyle attended Mesa Community College and earned his associate degree in 2003.

Football career Kingsbury later transferred to Arizona State University (ASU). He was a walk-on for the football team where he was a scout team member in the 2003 season and saw playing time in the 2004 season, including in ASU's 2004 Sun Bowl victory over Purdue University.

Mixed martial arts The Ultimate Fighter Kingsbury fought Ryan Bader for a spot on the show, he lost to Bader by arm-triangle choke in the second round. After the discovery of two injured fighters, Kingsbury was brought in to replace one of them. He was picked by Antonio Nogueira's team and Nogueira called Kingsbury the leader of the team. In the first round of fights, Krzysztof Soszynski defeated Kingsbury. In the finale Kingsbury was matched up against Tom Lawlor. Kingsbury lost a unanimous decision to Lawlor at the Ultimate Fighter Finale.

Ultimate Fighting Championship Kingsbury made his UFC debut against former The Ultimate Fighter: Team Nogueira vs. Team Mir castmate Tom Lawlor. He was defeated via unanimous decision on the preliminary card at The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale. Even though Kingsbury did not win any fights on TUF and did not win his debut, the UFC decided to keep him signed.

At UFC 104, Kyle fought in his second UFC bout against Razak Al-Hassan. The fight went to the judges and was scored in the favor of Kyle who took a split decision.

Kingsbury defeated Jared Hamman via unanimous decision on September 15, 2010 at UFC Fight Night 22 in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors.

Kingsbury improved his UFC record to 3-1 after a TKO victory over Ricardo Romero in 0:21 seconds of the first round, on February 5, 2011 at UFC 126.

Kingsbury faced Fábio Maldonado on June 4, 2011 at The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale. He won the fight via unanimous decision and also earned the Fight of the Night honors for his performance.

Kingsbury next faced Stephan Bonnar on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Kingsbury fought UFC newcomer, Glover Teixeira on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146. Kingsbury lost the fight via submission in the first round.

Kingsbury lost to debuting Jimi Manuwa on September 29, 2012 at UFC on Fuel TV 5 by TKO due to doctor stoppage. Kingsbury took tremendous punishment in the fight before the doctor ended the bout due to his left eye swelling shut. Kingsbury revealed on The MMA Hour that his orbital bone was fractured in two places but that it did not require surgery.

Kingsbury faced Patrick Cummins on July 26, 2014 at UFC on Fox 12. He lost the fight via unanimous decision (30–27, 30–25, and 30–24) and subsequently announced his retirement from MMA.

Acting Kingsbury performed motion capture for Vietnam veteran turned criminal, Lincoln Clay, in Mafia III.

Championships and accomplishments Ultimate Fighting Championship Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Jared Hamman and Fábio Maldonado UFC.com Awards 2011: Ranked #9 Fight of the Year

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Patrick Cummins Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown

San Jose, California, United States Loss

Jimi Manuwa TKO (doctor stoppage) UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom Loss

Glover Teixeira Submission (arm-triangle choke) UFC 146

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Stephan Bonnar Decision (unanimous) UFC 139

San Jose, California, United States Win

Fábio Maldonado Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Ricardo Romero TKO (knees to the body and punches) UFC 126

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Win

Jared Hamman Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares

Austin, Texas, United States Win

Razak Al-Hassan Decision (split) UFC 104

Los Angeles, California, United States Loss

Tom Lawlor Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Tony Lopez TKO (punches) KOTC: River Rage

Laughlin, Nevada, United States Win

Demian Decorah Decision (unanimous) KOTC: Battle at the Bowl

Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin, United States NC

Maurice Jackson NC KOTC: Eclipse

San Carlos, Arizona, United States Win

Angelo Mcleroy Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Caged Chaos

Laughlin, Nevada, United States Win

Rocky Batastini Submission (rear-naked choke) RITC 89: Triple Main Event

Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States Win

Aric Dylan KO (punches) RITC 87: Rage in the Cage

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Brian Ryan Decision (unanimous) RITC 85: Xtreme Cage Fighting

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Dan Glasgow TKO (knee to the body and punches) RITC 84: Celebrity Theatre

Phoenix, Arizona, United States Win

Joe Tsosie KO (knee) RITC 83: Rampage

Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States