Kyle Kingsbury

TRAINING:  A typical day of training starts with a good breakfast, then training noon-2, post-workout meal, treatment/ rehab, training 6-8, dinner and a movie, bed time at 10:30pm.

Thoughts on opponent, Glover Teixeira? Glover is the best light heavyweight who was not in the UFC. Although the fans may not know him, every fighter knows who this guy is. He has KO power in both hands, good takedowns, and is a decorated black belt in BJJ. He will be my toughest opponent to date. I am going to have to be perfect everywhere, as a mistake on my part will likely end the fight. With that said, I feel great about my camp and new coaches. I have new BJJ and striking coaches and am learning at a very fast rate. I feel confident that I have the skills, technique, and intangibles necessary to come out with a victory on May 26th..

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training for fighting when I was 24 after my football career was over because I needed to challenge myself and I wanted to hit again.

What titles have you held? None

Do you have any heroes? My father and Arnold Schwarzenegger

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It is the pinnacle of MMA and the very highest level of the sport. It means testing myself against the very best in the world on the very highest platform.

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Arizona State University- Communications

What was your job before you started fighting? College football player for ASU Sun Devils

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 2004 Sun Bowl Champions Arizona State University

Specific accomplishments in pro competition? Finished both of my first two pro fights via knee strike to midsection

Favorite grappling technique: Wrestling- "blast double" from clinch, Jiu-Jitsu- "triangle choke" from guard

Favorite Striking technique: Knees