| Colby Thicknesse | |
|---|---|
| Born | June 23, 1999 Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
| Other names | Slickness |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (1.70 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg; 9 st 9 lb) |
| Division | Bantamweight Featherweight |
| Reach | 69 in (175 cm) |
Fighting out of | Windang, New South Wales, Australia |
| Team | Freestyle Fighting Gym |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 11 |
| Wins | 10 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 2 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 1 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Colby Thicknesse (born June 23, 1999) is a Australian mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Bantamweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Thicknesse was born in Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia. Thicknesse started amateur wrestling when he was 6 with his twin brother, before starting MMA at the age of 12, where he started training with now long-time friend and training partner, Alexander Volkanovski.
Thicknesse turned professional career in 2020 at regional promotions and amassed an undefeated record at 7–0 before he signed with the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Replacing Cody Haddon, who withdrew due to injury, Thicknesse made his UFC debut against Aleksandre Topuria on February 9, 2025, at UFC 312. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.
Thicknesse faced Josias Musasa on September 28, 2026, at UFC Fight Night 260. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Thicknesse faced Vince Morales on May 2, 2026 at UFC Fight Night 275. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Thicknesse faced Asaf Chopurov on October 24, 2026, at UFC 333. He won the fight by split decision. 9 out of 10 media outlets scored the bout for Chopurov.
| 11 matches | 10 wins | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By submission | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 10–1 | Asaf Chopurov | Decision (split) | UFC 333 | October 24, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates | |
| Win | 9–1 | Vince Morales | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Della Maddalena vs. Prates | May 2, 2026 | 3 | 5:00 | Perth, Australia | |
| Win | 8–1 | Josias Musasa | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes | September 28, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Perth, Australia | |
| Loss | 7–1 | Aleksandre Topuria | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 312 | February 9, 2025 | 3 | 5:00 | Sydney, Australia | |
| Win | 7–0 | Marvin Malunes | KO (elbows) | Hex Fight Series 33 | November 23, 2024 | 1 | N/A | Melbourne, Australia | Won the vacant Hex Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 6–0 | Norman Agcorpra | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Canggu Fight Night 32 | October 27, 2024 | 1 | 2:38 | Bali, Indonesia | |
| Win | 5–0 | Jufri Gobel | TKO (punches) | Canggu Fight Night 31 | July 21, 2024 | 1 | 1:50 | Bali, Indonesia | Featherweight bout. |
| Win | 4–0 | Michael Mannu | Decision (unanimous) | Hex Fight Series 29 | March 2, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Kensington, Australia | |
| Win | 3–0 | Michael Barber | Decision (unanimous) | Hex Fight Series 25 | February 23, 2024 | 3 | 5:00 | Melbourne, Australia | Return to Bantamweight. |
| Win | 2–0 | Semakadde Kakembo | Decision (unanimous) | Eternal MMA 70 | September 17, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Gold Coast, Australia | Featherweight debut. |
| Win | 1–0 | Shaun Johnson | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Eternal MMA 55 | November 21, 2020 | 1 | 4:54 | Gold Coast, Australia | Bantamweight debut. |