Colby Thicknesse • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(9/27/25) Thicknesse won a three round unanimous decision over Josias Musasa
• UFC 312(2/8/25) Thicknesse lost a three round unanimous decision to Aleksandre Topuria

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro since 2020

Two wins by KO, two by submission

Four first round finishes

Reported 7-1 amateur record

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I started wrestling when I was six because me and my twin used to fight at home, so my Dad put us into wrestling.

Q: What professional titles have you held?

ANSWER: Hex Bantamweight Champion

Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?

ANSWER: IMMAF Champion, WKBF Bantamweight Champion, National BJJ Champion

Q: Any belts / ranks in grappling disciplines?

ANSWER: BJJ Black Belt since 2022

Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?

ANSWER: Semakadde Kakembo, because I got dropped twice in the first round but came back to take the win.

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: Alex Volkanovski, because I saw his ride to the top, while training beside him every day.

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: Security Guard, coached the kids classes at the gym since I was 15.

Q: Origin of nickname:

ANSWER: Because of my slick submission game

Q: Personal Life / Background:

ANSWER: I have a twin brother, I like spending time hiking out in nature, and reading. I have trained under Joe Lopez at Freestyle MMA for 12 years. I’ve been a main training partner for Alex Volkanovski since I was 18.

WIN

Thicknesse

Morales

Decision - Unanimous