Kyle Kingsbury is a former football player and current light-heavyweight fighter, competing in the UFC.
He most recently faced Jared Hamman in a war, winning a narrow unanimous decision. He next faced Ricardo Romero, defeating him via quick first round technical knockout. He next faced Fabio Maldonado winning via unanimous decision. Kingsbury suffered a broken orbital bone in the victory.
After recovering, Kingsbury next signed on to face beloved veteran Stephan Bonnar. Bonnar outgrappled Kingsbury completely en route to a unanimous decision victory.
Kingsbury next welcomed highly-touted prospect and UFC newcomer Glover Texeira into the Octagon, losing via first round arm triangle choke submission.
Kingsbury next welcomed undefeated phenom Jimi Manuwa, losing via doctor stoppage between the second and third rounds.
Kingsbury took some time off from the sport contemplating retirement quite seriously but decided to return nearly two years later when he signed to fight wrestler Patrick Cummins for July 2014.
Fights[]
- Tom Lawlor vs. Kyle Kingsbury - The fight was the official UFC debut of both men. The fight was Tom Lawlor's only fight in the UFC as a light-heavyweight.
- Kyle Kingsbury vs. Jared Hamman - The fight was a war from beginning to end.
- Kyle Kingsbury vs. Ricardo Romero
- Kyle Kingsbury vs. Fabio Maldonado
- Stephan Bonnar vs. Kyle Kingsbury
- Glover Teixeira vs. Kyle Kingsbury - The fight was the UFC debut of Glover Texeira.
- Jimi Manuwa vs. Kyle Kingsbury - The fight was the UFC debut of 11-0 Jimi Manuwa.