Vuyisile Colossa

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Vuyisile Colossa
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BornVuyisile Colossa
(1982-06-28) 28 June 1982 (age 41)
Welkom, Thabong, Free State, South Africa
Other names胡斯哥路沙, #MASTERVUSI
Residence Hong Kong [1] [2]
Nationality South African
Height1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Weight70 kg (154 lb; 11 st)
Division Lightweight (155lb)
Middleweight (Kickboxing)
Style Muay Thai, Kickboxing
Fighting out of Hong Kong [3] [4]
TeamMaster Vusi Martial Arts
Kickboxing record
Total48
Wins31
By knockout14
Losses16
Draws1
Mixed martial arts record
Total13
Wins8
By knockout3
By submission3
By decision2
Losses5
By knockout1
By submission1
By decision3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Last updated on: 29 June 2014

Vuyisile Colossa (born 28 June 1982) is a South African professional mixed martial artist and kickboxer, a 5-time world champion in kickboxing and Muay Thai. He has been a professional competitor in kickboxing since 2002 and a professional MMA competitor since 2010. [5]

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Background

Originally from the mining town of Welkom, Thabong in South Africa, Colossa was active in sports growing up. [6] [7] At Leseding Technical School, Colossa competed in baseball, cricket, basketball, and rugby. Two years later, Colossa moved on to THS Welkom where he also began competing in hockey. At the age of 15, Colossa began training in kickboxing. [8] [9]

Career

Kickboxing and Muay Thai

Colossa finished in third place in the Free State Championships and was granted a spot on South Africa's first team. He then went on to win a bronze medal in the South Africa Fighting Championships. In 1999, he won the BIG Five Championships and came second in the Free State Championships. He then achieved second place in the 2000 SA Championships. In 2001, Colossa came third in the SA trials in Pretoria and was awarded his national colors. As a result of this success, he was chosen to represent South Africa in Vienna, Austria.

In 2002, he made his professional kickboxing debut. Colossa won his first two titles: South African Full-Contact Kickboxing Championship and the Ring Contact Fighting Art International Welterweight Kickboxing Champion Title. He received the Premier's Youth Award in Bloemfontein. He was honored by the department of Sport, Arts, Culture, Science and Technology for his exceptional achievement in the field of sport.

In 2003, he was crowned the South African Professional Kickboxing Council Champion, Muay Thai Champion and was also the runner-up for the W.A.K.O. Professional World Championship. Later that year, he attained his first degree black belt in Ring Contact Fighting Art. In 2006, he was the runner-up of the King of the Ring World Title, and then went on to make his debut in K-1 Khan Fighting in South Korea.

In 2008, Colossa competed in various major events in Asia. He faced Naruepol Fairtex at Planet Battle in Hong Kong in June 2008 and Yodsaenklai Fairtex at Planet Battle in November 2008.

In 2009, Colossa competed in I-1 World Grand Slam in Hong Kong in October and I-1 Grand Extreme in Macau in November, coming second in both four-man tournaments.

In January 2010, Colossa took part in his first reality TV show in Enfusion: Test of the Champions in Koh Samui, Thailand. Later that year he won the Wu Lin Feng Golden Dragon Belt at King of the Ring Eight-man Tournament in Zhengzhou, China.

In June 2011 he became a contestant on The Challenger Muay Thai , where he won the Muay Thai Against Drugs belt against American Michael Chase Corley, during the series finale. The show was broadcast worldwide on AXN in September 2011, and continues to show on international networks around the world. At the end of that year he competed once again in I-1 Grand Slam four-man tournament in Hong Kong, this time emerging victorious with the belt.

On 3 April 2012, Colossa fought against the notable Muay Thai fighter Saiyok Pumpanmuang in the semi-finals of the WMC tournament.

Mixed martial arts

Colossa made his professional MMA debut in May 2010. He began his career with a record of 4-1 with his only defeat being a controversial decision loss to URCC Welterweight Champion Eduard Folayang. [10]

Outside the ring, Colossa founded and held several IMPI World Series since 2014 with live coverage from NowTV Sports, gaining the reputation as Hong Kong's Original Caged MMA event.

ONE Fighting Championship

In September 2011, it was announced that Colossa had signed a 3 years contract with ONE Fighting Championship. He fought Ma Xing Yu at ONE Fighting Championship: Champion vs. Champion at the Singapore Indoor Stadium on 3 September, winning via stoppage early in the opening round. [11] After the fight, Colossa announced that he wanted to fight for the One FC lightweight belt.

He faced Lowen Tynanes at ONE Fighting Championship: Return of Warriors in February 2013. He lost the fight via rear-naked choke submission on the dying seconds of the third round.

Colossa rebounded with a series of wins in his two most recent appearances in ONE FC; he defeated Kotetsu Boku by decision in September 2013 and Caros Fodor by decision in December 2013.

In June 2014, it was announced that Colossa has signed with the UFC. He was expected to make his debut for the promotion on 23 August 2014 at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Le. [12] However, a bout on that card never materialized and it appeared that he had a contract with ONE Fighting Championship that was due to expire in late September 2014.

Colossa was scheduled to face Caros Fodor in a rematch at ONE FC 20: Rise of the Kingdom taking place on 12 September 2014. [13] However, Colossa pulled out at the last minute due to injury.

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing and Muay Thai

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing and Muay Thai Record
31 Wins (14 (T)KOs, 16 decisions), 16 Losses
DateResultOpponentEventLocationMethodRoundTime
2019-05-28Draw Flag of Thailand.svg Yodwicha Banchamek MAS Fight Hong Kong Draw19:00
2016-11-05Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zheng ZhaoyuWu Lin Feng China Decision(Extra Round)43:00
2016-07-31Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Nurla MulaliKunlun Fight 48 Jining, China Decision(Extra Round)43:00
2016-06-05Loss Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Bo fufan Kunlun Fight 45 Chengdu, China Decision(Unanimous)33:00
2015-01-03Win Flag of the Netherlands.svg Duoli ChenKunlun Fight 15: The World MAX Return Nanjing, China Decision33:00
2014-06-29Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Xu ZhenguangKunlun Fight 6 Chongqing, China Decision33:00
2012-12-31Loss Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wang Wei HaoWu Lin Feng 70 kg Tournament, Quarter-finals Beijing, China Decision33:00
2011-11-05Loss Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Aotegen BateerHero Legend Changsha, China Decision33:00
2011-09-25Loss Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank Giorgi Thai Fight 2011 70 kg Tournament, Quarter-final Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2011-04-23Loss Flag of the United States.svg Ky Hollenbeck W.C.K. Muaythai Show Hainan Island, China Decision53:00
Fight was for W.C.K. Muaythai middleweight world title.
2011-01-21Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhou Zhipeng Wu Lin Feng Xi'an, China Decision33:00
2010-12-05Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Yodsaenklai Fairtex Kings Cup (Super 8 Tournament) Bangkok, Thailand Decision33:00
2010-08-14Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Hong GuangWu Lin Feng Henan, China Decision33:00
2010-05-28Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Dong Wenfei Wu Lin Feng (Final) Henan, China Ext.R. Decision43:00
Wins 2010 WLF World Championship.
2010-04-03Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Zhou Jian KunWu Lin Feng (Semi-final) Henan, China Decision33:00
2010-03-29Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yang Zhuo Wu Lin Feng (Quarter-final) Henan, China Decision33:00
2010-02-13Win Flag of Thailand.svg Yodsaenklai Fairtex Boxe-Thai Guinea Tournament 2 Malabo, Equatorial Guinea Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2010-01-??Loss Flag of Italy.svg Armen Petrosyan Enfusion Kickboxing Tournament, 1st round Koh Samui, Thailand Decision33:00
2010-01-03Win Flag of the Republic of China.svg Yang Tong HsiungWu Lin Feng Henan, China KO20:20
2009-11-07Loss Flag of Thailand.svg MadsuaI-1 Grand Extreme 2009 - Asian Title (Final) Macau Decision (Unanimous)33:00
Fight was for I-1 Grand Extreme 2009 - Asian (72kg) 4-man tournament title.
2009-11-07Win Flag of Malaysia.svg Faisal RamliI-1 Grand Extreme 2009 - Asian Title (Semi-final) Macau Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-10-22Loss Flag of Belarus.svg Dmitry Valent I-1 Grand SLAM 4-Man Tournament (Final) Hong Kong Decision (Split)33:00
Fight was for I-1 Grand SLAM 4-Man Tournament title.
2009-10-22Win Flag of France.svg Abdoul Olay ToureI-1 Grand SLAM 4-Man Tournament (Semi-final) Hong Kong KO33:00
2009-09-20Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Du GuangqiangWu Lin Feng Zhengzhou, China Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2009-05-23Loss Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Dong Wenfei Wu Lin Feng Zhengzhou, China Decision (Split)52:00
2009-03-26Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Yodsanklai Fairtex Les Stars du Ring Levallois-Perret, France Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2009-01-18Win Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Xu Yan Hero Legend Beijing, China Decision (Unanimous)53:00
2008-11-25Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Yodsaenklai Fairtex Planet Battle Hong Kong Decision33:00
2008-06-25Loss Flag of Thailand.svg Naruepol Fairtex Planet Battle Hong Kong Decision33:00
2008-03-30Win Flag of Thailand.svg Sinbi Taewoong The Khan 1 Seoul, South Korea Ext.R. Decision (Unanimous)43:00
2007-07-21Win Flag of South Korea.svg Jae Mun ChoiK-1 Fighting Network Khan 2007 Seoul, South Korea Decision (Unanimous)33:00
2006-10-14Loss Flag of Croatia.svg Goran Borovic K-1 Rules Africa Bomba-Yaa 2006 Johannesburg, South Africa Decision53:00
Fight was for W.I.P.U. "King of the Ring" oriental rules middleweight world title -72.5 kg.
2006-09-16Win Flag of South Korea.svg Jae-Sik Choi K-1 Fighting Network KHAN 2006 in Seoul Seoul, South Korea KO12:59
2005-05-06Win Flag of South Africa.svg Solly PooCorausel Pretoria, South Africa KO10:30
2005-02-28Win Flag of South Africa.svg Leon MynahardtFight Extravaganza Durban, South Africa KO32:13
2004-11-26Win Flag of South Africa.svg Lucky NotsheleUnited Fighting Alliance Johannesburg, South Africa Decision53:00
2004-02-28Loss Flag of Morocco.svg Behrouz RastagarRising-Sun Arnhem, Netherlands Decision53:00
2003-10-11Win Flag of South Africa.svg Moeti MoholoRika's Promotions Pretoria, South Africa TKO (Corner stoppage)33:00
2003-09-14Loss Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neil WoodsThai Boxing World Championship Liverpool, United Kingdom TKO (Corner stoppage)53:00
Fight was for W.A.K.O Pro World title.
2003-05-10Win Flag of South Africa.svg Amos HlatswayoChallenge of Champs Johannesburg, South Africa KO42:30
2002-08-31Win Flag of South Africa.svg Patrick MahlangoSouth African Championships Johannesburg, South Africa KO42:30
Wins 2002 South African Welter-weight Kick Boxing title.
2002-06-29Win Flag of South Africa.svg Davi OttoThe Jungle War Championship Johannesburg, South Africa Decision (Unanimous)53:00
Legend:   Win   Loss   Draw/No contest   Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
13 matches8 wins5 losses
By knockout41
By submission21
By decision23
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win8–5Marcelo TenorioTKO (punches)IMPI World Series: Asia 420 August 201632:32 Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Loss7–5Elnur AgaevTKO (punches) Kunlun Fight 44 14 May 201620:40 Khabarovsk, Russia
Win7–4 Caros Fodor Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: Moment of Truth 6 December 201335:00 Pasay, Philippines
Win6–4 Kotetsu Boku Decision (unanimous) ONE FC: Champions and Warriors 13 September 201335:00 Jakarta, Indonesia
Loss5–4Lowen TynanesSubmission (rear-naked choke) ONE FC: Return of Warriors 2 February 201334:37 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Loss5–3 Yui Chul Nam Decision (split)Road FC 10: Monson vs Kang24 November 201235:00 Busan, South Korea
Win5–2Seok Mo KimTKO (knees and punches)Road FC 9: Beatdown15 September 201214:38 Wonju, South Korea
Loss4–2 Yui Chul Nam Decision (unanimous)Road FC 5: Night of Champions3 December 201135:00 Seoul, South Korea
Win4–1Xing Yu MaTKO (punches) ONE FC 1: Champion vs. Champion 3 September 201110:49 Kallang, Singapore
Win3–1Stefan LukovnikovSubmission (armbar)Draka: Governor's Cup 201018 December 201014:59 Khabarovsk, Russia
Loss2–1 Eduard Folayang Decision (unanimous)Martial Combat 1216 October 201035:00 Sentosa, Singapore
Win2–0Alex NiuKO (punches)Martial Combat 718 August 20102N/A Sentosa, Singapore
Win1–0John VargasSubmission (rear-naked choke)Fury 1: Clash of the Titans21 May 20101N/A Cotai, Macau

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