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E84 FIGHT06 - Shaun Etchell VS Colton Kielbasa HI RES C2-6

Know Your Fighter: Colton Kielbasa

Full Name:

Colton Kielbasa

Age:

28

Where were you born:

Chicago, Illinois

Where do you live:

Phuket, Thailand

Which gym do you train out of:

Southside MMA

Who are your coaches:

Sammy Cassidy, Campbell Symes, Ermek Kumachaev

What belts or rankings do you currently possess as a martial artist:

Rainbow belt in akido master of sport, turquoise belt in South American ground karate.

What sports or activities did you participate in growing up:

Wrestling, and football

When did you begin to take MMA seriously as a hobby and then as a potential profession:

I wrestled most of my life and wrestled in the Marines. Following the Marines I moved to Thailand to start fighting

Favourite aspect of training or favourite session of the week, and why:

When the session finishes and I can go enjoy a good massage in Thailand. Getting the full experience of Thai culture.

What are your greatest strengths as an athlete or a fighter:

I’ll tell you my greatest weaknesses. I work to hard, I care to much and sometimes I can be too invested in my training

How would you describe your fighting style:

Grinding style

What is your favourite sport and why:

MMA. I love to see two athletes get in a cage half naked and get all up in each other.

Who is your favourite athlete:

Dennis Rodman

Who is your favourite combat sports athlete:

Hasbulla

What are your immediate and long term goals:

Win this belt and come back to Thailand and enjoy Nana Plaza a bit. Long term do that but with a lot more money

When fans see your name on a fight poster, what should they expect:

The Monster Mash

How do you see your upcoming fight playing out:

Finish

A final message to any friends, family and supporters:

Thank you for all the support enjoy the show

Where will any fans or supporters be able to find you socials:

Instagram: Coltk_mma

Watch Colton Kielbasa fight at Eternal MMA 87 on Saturday, August 17 on UFC Fight Pass.

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