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Bantamweight Division

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"Slickness"

Colby Thicknesse

Bantamweight Division

7-1-0 (W-L-D)

2

Wins by Knockout

2

Wins by Submission

4

First Round Finishes

Colby Thicknesse

Info

Learn more about Colby Thicknesse's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
Australia
Trains at
Freestyle MMA
Fighting style
Freestyle
Age
25
Height
67.00
Weight
135.50
Octagon Debut
Feb. 8, 2025
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
39.00
  • Pro since 2020
     
  • Two wins by KO, two by submission
     
  • Four first round finishes
     
  • Reported 7-1 amateur record

UFC 312 (2/8/25) Thicknesse lost a three round unanimous decision to Aleksandre Topuria

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started wrestling when I was six because me and my twin used to fight at home, so my Dad put us into wrestling.

What professional titles have you held? Hex Bantamweight Champion

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? IMMAF Champion, WKBF Bantamweight Champion, National BJJ Champion

Any belts / ranks in grappling disciplines? BJJ Black Belt since 2022

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? Semakadde Kakembo, because I got dropped twice in the first round but came back to take the win.

Who is your favorite fighter and why? Alex Volkanovski, because I saw his ride to the top, while training beside him every day.

What was your job before you started fighting? Security Guard, coached the kids classes at the gym since I was 15.

Origin of nickname: Because of my slick submission game

Personal Life / Background:  I have a twin brother, I like spending time hiking out in nature, and reading