Kyle Kingsbury
Kyle Kingsbury | |
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Light Heavyweight (205 lb) | |
Reach | 76 in (193 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | San Jose, California, United States |
Team | American Kickboxing Academy |
Rank | black belt in brazilian jiu-jitsu[2] |
Years active | 2006–2014 |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 18 |
Wins | 11 |
By knockout | 4 |
By submission | 2 |
By decision | 5 |
Losses | 6 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
No contests | 1 |
Other information | |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Kyle Loren Kingsbury (born March 22, 1982) is an American retired professional
.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.[3][4]
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
At UFC 104, Kyle fought in his second UFC bout against Razak Al-Hassan.[5] The fight went to the judges and was scored in the favor of Kyle who took a split decision.
Kingsbury defeated
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.[7]
Kingsbury faced
Kingsbury next faced Stephan Bonnar on November 19, 2011 at UFC 139.[9] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Kingsbury fought UFC newcomer, Glover Teixeira on May 26, 2012 at UFC 146.[10] Kingsbury lost the fight via submission in the first round.
Kingsbury lost to debuting
Kingsbury faced
Acting
Kingsbury performed motion capture for Vietnam veteran turned criminal, Lincoln Clay, in Mafia III.[14]
Championships and accomplishments
- Ultimate Fighting Championship
- Fight of the Night (Two times) vs. Jared Hamman, Fábio Maldonado
Mixed martial arts record
18 matches | 11 wins | 6 losses |
By knockout | 4 | 2 |
By submission | 2 | 1 |
By decision | 5 | 3 |
No contests | 1 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 11–6 (1) | Patrick Cummins | Decision (unanimous) | UFC on Fox: Lawler vs. Brown | July 26, 2014 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Loss | 11–5 (1) | Jimi Manuwa | TKO (doctor stoppage) | UFC on Fuel TV: Struve vs. Miocic | September 29, 2012 | 2 | 5:00 | Nottingham, England , United Kingdom
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Loss | 11–4 (1) | Glover Teixeira | Submission (arm-triangle choke) | UFC 146 | May 26, 2012 | 1 | 1:53 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Loss | 11–3 (1) | Stephan Bonnar | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 139 | November 19, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jose, California, United States | |
Win | 11–2 (1) | Fábio Maldonado | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale
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June 4, 2011 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Fight of the Night. |
Win | 10–2 (1) | Ricardo Romero | TKO (knees to the body and punches) | UFC 126 | February 5, 2011 | 1 | 0:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Win | 9–2 (1) | Jared Hamman | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Marquardt vs. Palhares | September 15, 2010 | 3 | 5:00 | Austin, Texas, United States | Fight of the Night. |
Win | 8–2 (1) | Razak Al-Hassan | Decision (split) | UFC 104 | October 24, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Los Angeles, California , United States
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Loss | 7–2 (1) | Tom Lawlor | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter 8 Finale
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December 13, 2008 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada , United States
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Loss | 7–1 (1) | Tony Lopez | TKO (punches) | KOTC: River Rage | September 15, 2007 | 1 | 1:36 | Laughlin, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 7–0 (1) | Demian Decorah | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Battle at the Bowl | July 21, 2007 | 2 | 5:00 | Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin , United States
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NC | 6–0 (1) | Maurice Jackson | NC | KOTC: Eclipse | May 26, 2007 | 1 | N/A | San Carlos, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 6–0 | Angelo Mcleroy | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Caged Chaos | March 10, 2007 | 1 | 1:39 | Laughlin, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 5–0 | Rocky Batastini | Submission (rear-naked choke) | RITC 89: Triple Main Event | December 2, 2006 | 1 | 0:19 | Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 4–0 | Aric Dylan | KO (punches) | RITC 87: Rage in the Cage | September 29, 2006 | 1 | 1:45 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 3–0 | Brian Ryan | Decision (unanimous) | RITC 85: Xtreme Cage Fighting | August 5, 2006 | 3 | 3:00 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 2–0 | Dan Glasgow | TKO (knee to the body and punches) | RITC 84: Celebrity Theatre | July 1, 2006 | 1 | 0:29 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | |
Win | 1–0 | Joe Tsosie | KO (knee) | RITC 83: Rampage | June 10, 2006 | 1 | 0:19 | Fountain Hills, Arizona, United States |
References
- ^ a b "Fight Card - UFC Fight Night Lawler vs. Brown". UFC.com. Retrieved July 27, 2014.
- ^ https://www.tigermuaythai.com/tiger-muay-thai-and-mma-alumni-kyle-kingsbury-wins-ufc-fight
- ^ "Player Bio: Kyle Kingsbury - ARIZONA STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE". Thesundevils.cstv.com. 23 April 2009. Archived from the original on 23 April 2009. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "ARIZONA STATE OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE - Football". 6 April 2011. Archived from the original on 6 April 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Kyle Kingsbury and Razak Al-Hassan agree to UFC 104 bout in October". MMAjunkie.com. Retrieved 2017-07-29.
- ^ "Kyle Kingsbury vs. Jared Hamman targeted for UFC Fight Night 22". MMAjunkie.com. 10 July 2010. Archived from the original on 10 July 2010. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Kyle Kingsbury to fight Ricardo Romero at UFC 126". Mmadiehards.com. December 1, 2010.
- ^ "Kyle Kingsbury vs. Fabio Malonado added to The Ultimate Fighter 13 Finale". Mmajunkie.com. 2011-03-15. Archived from the original on 2011-03-19.
- ^ "Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury added to UFC 139 in San Jose". Mmajunkie.com. August 23, 2011. Archived from the original on October 21, 2011. Retrieved August 23, 2011.
- ^ "Glover Teixeira vs Kyle Kingsbury booked for May 26 in Las Vegas". Mmamania.com. February 23, 2012.
- ^ "Manuwa Draws Kingsbury At UFC On Fuel 5". YourMMA.tv. July 21, 2012. Archived from the original on August 16, 2012.
- ^ "Kyle Kingsbury vs. Patrick Cummins slated for UFC on FOX 12 in San Jose". MMAJunkie.com. 2014-06-10. Retrieved 2014-06-10.
- ^ Chuck Mindenhall (July 26, 2014). "Following loss to Patrick Cummins, Kyle Kingsbury retires from MMA". Mmafighting.com.
- ^ "Mafia III". IMDb.com. Retrieved 2017-07-29.