UFC"Golden Boy"Colby Thicknesse Record: 9-1-0
FlyweightRecord9-1-0
Age27
DivisionFlyweight · #77
Combat Edge Elo1667
Last fightMay 2 2026
Colby Thicknesse has a 9-1-0 professional record and is 27 years old in the Flyweight division, representing Freestyle Fighting Gym. This profile tracks fight history, UFC stats, ELO rating, record, age, and opponent links.
Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Combat Edge fight database
Colby Thicknesse bio
Personal background
Colby "Golden Boy" Thicknesse is an Australian UFC flyweight born on June 23, 1999, in Windang, New South Wales. He came to combat sports as a young child, taking up wrestling around age six after he and his twin kept scrapping at home and their father funneled the energy onto the mats. As a teenager he added jiu-jitsu and walked into the local Freestyle Fighting Gym — the same Windang gym that helped shape former UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski — where coach Joe Lopez became central to his development. Thicknesse earned his BJJ black belt in 2022 and built a deep amateur grappling and kickboxing background before turning his attention fully to MMA. The 5'9" flyweight is a well-rounded technician rather than a one-dimensional finisher.
Path to the UFC
Thicknesse turned professional in 2020 and developed across the Australian and Asian regional scene, fighting for promotions including Eternal MMA, Hex Fight Series and Canggu Fight Night. He blended his grappling pedigree with steady improvement on the feet, stacking wins and capturing regional honors before the UFC came calling. His promotional shot arrived on short notice in February 2025, when he stepped in to fill a vacancy on the UFC 312 card in Sydney — a tough, high-pressure way to debut, but exactly the kind of opportunity an ambitious prospect takes.
The UFC run
That short-notice debut in February 2025 was a baptism by fire: Thicknesse dropped a three-round unanimous decision to the unbeaten Aleksandre Topuria, the only loss of his professional career to that point. He regrouped and returned in September 2025, edging Josias Musasa by unanimous decision in a closely contested bout to claim his first UFC victory in front of an Australian crowd. He carried that momentum into May 2026, outpointing veteran Vince Morales over three rounds for another unanimous decision that pushed his record to 9-1 and established him as a reliable, technically sound presence in the flyweight division.
Fighting style
Thicknesse is a complete, grappling-anchored fighter whose game is built on volume, control and craft rather than one-shot power. Five of his nine wins have come by decision, with two knockouts and two submissions rounding out a 44% finish rate — numbers that reflect a fighter who tends to out-work and out-position opponents over 15 minutes rather than blow them out early. His BJJ black belt and lifelong wrestling base make him dangerous in the grappling exchanges, while his striking is sharp and busy enough to win rounds on the cards. The trade-off, as the decision-heavy resume suggests, is a lack of fight-ending power; he wins by accumulation and control more than by stoppage.
Career highlights
- Volkanovski-pedigree striker — a BJJ black belt who came up at Windang's Freestyle Fighting Gym, the same camp that produced former UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski.
- First UFC win — outpointed Josias Musasa by unanimous decision in September 2025 in front of a home Australian crowd.
- Bounce-back run — rebounded from a short-notice debut loss to win back-to-back UFC decisions, including over veteran Vince Morales, to reach 9-1.
Career snapshot
Colby Thicknesse career snapshot
EloCombat Edge Elo
1667Good ratingElo trajectory (last 3 years)
Overall#649
Bantamweight#77of 173 active
Peak1667
Last move+23
Opponent quality1531avg. pre-fight Elo · last 10
Career-high 1667 Elo after defeating Vince Morales (2026-05-02)
Similar Elo in Bantamweight
Recent Elo history
WinVince Morales2026-05-02 | Decision (unanimous)+23WinJosias Musasa2025-09-27 | Decision (Uanimous)+26LossAleksandre Topuria2025-02-08 | Decision (unanimous)-31WinMarven Malunes2024-11-23 | KO (Elbows)+17WinNorman Agcorpra2024-10-27 | Submission (Rear Naked Choke)+20Colby Thicknesse quick answers
What is Colby Thicknesse's record?
Colby Thicknesse's professional MMA record is 9-1-0.
How old is Colby Thicknesse?
Colby Thicknesse is 27 years old.
What weight class is Colby Thicknesse?
Colby Thicknesse fights at Flyweight in UFC.
How tall is Colby Thicknesse?
Colby Thicknesse is 5'9" tall with a 69" reach.
How much does Colby Thicknesse weigh?
Colby Thicknesse competes at Flyweight, with a most recent weigh-in of 125 lbs.
What is Colby Thicknesse's Combat Edge Elo?
Colby Thicknesse's Combat Edge Elo is 1667, with a peak Elo of 1667.
How strong is Colby Thicknesse's recent opposition?
Colby Thicknesse's latest 10 counted opponents averaged 1531 Elo immediately before their fights. This avoids using opponents' later career results with hindsight.
When was Colby Thicknesse's last fight?
Colby Thicknesse's latest tracked pro fight was against Vince Morales at UFC Fight Night on May 2 2026.
What is Colby Thicknesse's recent form?
Colby Thicknesse's recent tracked pro form is W-W-L-W-W over the latest 5 decisive pro results.
How does Colby Thicknesse usually win?
Colby Thicknesse's 9 recorded wins include 2 knockouts, 2 submissions, and 5 decisions, with 44% ending before the final bell.
2Wins by knockout
2Wins by submission
5Wins by decision
0Loss by knockout
0Loss by submission
1Loss by decision
Colby Thicknesse stats
Record : 9 / 1 / 0Significant strikes landed per minute
3.33Fighter3.39Division average
Significant striking accuracy
42%Fighter44%Division average
Significant strikes absorbed per minute
2.80Fighter3.88Division average
Significant strike defenseThe % of opponents strikes that did not land
50%Fighter54%Division average
Average takedowns landed per 15 minutes
1Fighter1.51Division average
Takedown accuracy
9%Fighter35%Division average
Takedown defenseThe % of opponents TD attempts that did not land
50%Fighter53%Division average
Average submissions attempted per 15 minutes
0.50Fighter0.57Division average
Pro fight history
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Amateur fight history
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