Vuyisile Colossa

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Vuyisile Colossa
Born Vuyisile Colossa
(1982-06-28) 28 June 1982 (age 42)
Free State, South Africa
Other names The Cheetah
Residence Hong Kong, China[1][2]
Nationality South African
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Weight 70 kg (150 lb; 11 st)
Division Lightweight (155lb)
Style Kickboxing
Team Team Colossa
Kickboxing record
Total 44
Wins 29
By knockout 14
Losses 15
Mixed martial arts record
Total 11
Wins 7
By knockout 3
By submission 2
By decision 2
Losses 4
By submission 1
By decision 3
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
last updated on: 29 June 2014

Vuyisile "The Cheetah" Colossa (born 28 June 1982) is a South African professional mixed martial artist, Kickboxer and Muaythai fighter. He has been professional competitor in kickboxing since 2002 and a professional MMA competitor since 2010.[3]

Background

Originally from the mining town of Thabong Welkom in South Africa, Colossa was active in sports growing up.[4][5] 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 at the age of 15.[6][7]

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. On 31 December, Colossa competed in a Wu Lin Feng eight-man tournament fighting kickboxing in Beijing, China.

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.[8]

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.[9] 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.[10] 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.[11] However, Colossa pulled out at the last minute due to injury.

Championships and accomplishments

Kickboxing and Muay Thai

  • 2014 International Professional Combat Council(IPCC) 73 kg Champion
  • 2012 World Muay Thai Council(WMC) I-1 Champion
  • 2011 World Muay Thai Council(MAD) Champion
  • 2010 King's Cup Finalist
  • 2010 WLF World Champion
  • 2002 Ring Contact Fighting Art International Champion and South African Welterweight Kickboxing Champion
  • Former South African Muay Thai Middleweight Champion
  • Former South African Professional Kickboxing Council (P.K.C) Middleweight Champion
  • South African R.C.F.A Champion (Amateur)

Kickboxing record

Kickboxing and Muay Thai Record
29 Wins (14 (T)KOs, 14 decisions), 15 Losses
Date Result Opponent Event Location Method Round Time
2015-01-03 Win Netherlands Duoli Chen Kunlun Fight 15: The World MAX Return Nanjing, China Decision 3 3:00
2014-06-29 Win China Xu Zhenguang Kunlun Fight 6 Chongqing, China Decision 3 3:00
2012-12-31 Loss China Wang Wei Hao Wu Lin Feng 70 kg Tournament, Quarter Finals Beijing, China Decision 3 3:00
2011-11-05 Loss China Aotegen Bateer Hero Legend Changsha, China Decision 3 3:00
2011-09-25 Loss Australia Frank Giorgi Thai Fight 2011 70 kg Tournament, Quarter Final Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2011-04-23 Loss United States Ky Hollenbeck W.C.K. Muaythai Show Hainan Island, China Decision 5 3:00
Fight was for W.C.K. Muaythai middleweight world title.
2011-01-21 Win China Zhou Zhipeng Wu Lin Feng Xi'an, China Decision 3 3:00
2010-12-05 Loss Thailand Yodsaenklai Fairtex Kings Cup (Super 8 Tournament) Bangkok, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2010-08-14 Win China Hong Guang Wu Lin Feng Henan, China Decision 3 3:00
2010-05-28 Win China Dong Wenfei Wu Lin Feng (Final) Henan, China Ext.R. Decision 4 3:00
Wins 2010 WLF World Championship.
2010-04-03 Win China Zhou Jian Kun Wu Lin Feng (Semi-final) Henan, China Decision 3 3:00
2010-03-29 Win China Yang Zhuo Wu Lin Feng (Quarter-final) Henan, China Decision 3 3:00
2010-02-13 Win Thailand Yodsaenklai Fairtex Boxe-Thai Guinea Tournament 2 Malabo, Equatorial Guinea Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2010-01-?? Loss Italy Armen Petrosyan Enfusion Kickboxing Tournament, 1st Round Koh Samui, Thailand Decision 3 3:00
2010-01-03 Win Taiwan Yang Tong Hsiung Wu Lin Feng Henan, China KO 2 0:20
2009-11-07 Loss Thailand Madsua I-1 Grand Extreme 2009 - Asian Title (Final) Macau Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
Fight was for I-1 Grand Extreme 2009 - Asian (72kg) 4-man tournament title.
2009-11-07 Win Malaysia Faisal Ramli I-1 Grand Extreme 2009 - Asian Title (Semi-final) Macau Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2009-10-22 Loss Belarus Dmitry Valent I-1 Grand SLAM 4-Man Tournament (Final) Hong Kong Decision (Split) 3 3:00
Fight was for I-1 Grand SLAM 4-Man Tournament title.
2009-10-22 Win France Abdoul Olay Toure I-1 Grand SLAM 4-Man Tournament (Semi-final) Hong Kong KO 3 3:00
2009-09-20 Win China Du Guangqiang Wu Lin Feng Zhengzhou, China Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2009-05-23 Loss China Dong Wenfei Wu Lin Feng Zhengzhou, China Decision (Split) 5 2:00
2009-03-26 Loss Thailand Yodsanklai Fairtex Les Stars du Ring Levallois-Perret, France Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2009-01-18 Win China Xu Yan Hero Legend Beijing, China Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00
2008-11-25 Loss Thailand Yodsaenklai Fairtex Planet Battle Hong Kong Decision 3 3:00
2008-06-25 Loss Thailand Naruepol Fairtex Planet Battle Hong Kong Decision 3 3:00
2008-03-30 Win Thailand Sinbi Taewoong The Khan 1 Seoul, South Korea Ext.R. Decision (Unanimous) 4 3:00
2007-07-21 Win South Korea Jae Mun Choi K-1 Fighting Network Khan 2007 Seoul, South Korea Decision (Unanimous) 3 3:00
2006-10-14 Loss Croatia Goran Borovic K-1 Rules Africa Bomba-Yaa 2006 Johannesburg, South Africa Decision 5 3:00
Fight was for W.I.P.U. "King of the Ring" oriental rules middleweight world title -72.5 kg.
2006-09-16 Win South Korea Jae-Sik Choi K-1 Fighting Network KHAN 2006 in Seoul Seoul, South Korea KO 1 2:59
2005-05-06 Win South Africa Solly Poo Corausel Pretoria, South Africa KO 1 0:30
2005-02-28 Win South Africa Leon Mynahardt Fight Extravaganza Durban, South Africa KO 3 2:13
2004-11-26 Win South Africa Lucky Notshele United Fighting Alliance Johannesburg, South Africa Decision 5 3:00
2004-02-28 Loss Morocco Behrouz Rastagar Rising-Sun Arnhem, Netherlands Decision 5 3:00
2003-10-11 Win South Africa Moeti Moholo Rika's Promotions Pretoria, South Africa TKO (Corner stoppage) 3 3:00
2003-09-14 Loss United Kingdom Neil Woods Thai Boxing World Championship Liverpool, United Kingdom TKO (Corner stoppage) 5 3:00
Fight was for W.A.K.O Pro World title.
2003-05-10 Win South Africa Amos Hlatswayo Challenge of Champs Johannesburg, South Africa KO 4 2:30
2002-08-31 Win South Africa Patrick Mahlango South African Championships Johannesburg, South Africa KO 4 2:30
Wins 2002 South African Welter-weight Kick Boxing title.
2002-06-29 Win South Africa Davi Otto The Jungle War Championship Johannesburg, South Africa Decision (Unanimous) 5 3:00

Legend:       Win       Loss       Draw/No contest       Notes

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 7–4 Caros Fodor Decision (unanimous) ONE Fighting Championship: Moment of Truth December 6, 2013 3 5:00 Pasay City, Philippines
Win 6–4 Kotetsu Boku Decision (unanimous) ONE Fighting Championship: Champions and Warriors September 13, 2013 3 5:00 Jakarta, Indonesia
Loss 5–4 Lowen Tynanes Submission (rear-naked choke) ONE Fighting Championship: Return of Warriors February 2, 2013 3 4:37 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Loss 5–3 Yui Chul Nam Decision (split) Road FC 10: Monson vs Kang November 24, 2012 3 5:00 Busan, South Korea
Win 5–2 Seok Mo Kim TKO (knees and punches) Road FC 9: Beatdown September 15, 2012 1 4:38 Wonju Chiak Indoor Gym, South Korea
Loss 4–2 Yui Chul Nam Decision (unanimous) Road FC 5: Night of Champions December 3, 2011 3 5:00 Seoul, South Korea
Win 4–1 Xing Yu Ma TKO (punches) ONE Fighting Championship 1: Champion vs. Champion September 3, 2011 1 0:49 Kallang, Singapore
Win 3–1 Stefan Lukovnikov Submission (armbar) Draka: Governor's Cup 2010 December 18, 2010 1 4:59 Khabarovsk, Russia
Loss 2–1 Eduard Folayang Decision (unanimous) Martial Combat 12 October 16, 2010 3 5:00 Sentosa, Singapore
Win 2–0 Alex Niu KO (punches) Martial Combat 7 August 18, 2010 2 N/A Sentosa, Singapore
Win 1–0 John Vargas Submission (rear-naked choke) Fury 1: Clash of the Titans May 21, 2010 1 N/A Cotai, Macau

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