Colby Thicknesse secured a unanimous decision victory over Vince Morales at UFC Perth on May 1, 2026. This win marks a significant step in Thicknesse’s UFC career.
Thicknesse’s victory came with scores of 29-28 across the judges’ cards. He improved his UFC record to 2-1 with this fight. Before this match, he was 1-1 in the UFC.
Morales faced Thicknesse while on a three-fight losing streak. His overall UFC record now stands at 3-8. The last time Morales won a fight was in August 2024.
Thicknesse trains at the Freestyle Fighting Gym in Australia. He holds a professional MMA record of 8-1 with four finishes. His last victory prior to facing Morales was against Josias Musasa in September 2025.
After the fight, Thicknesse expressed mixed feelings about his performance. “I’m happy I won. But I wasn’t happy with the performance,” he stated. He also mentioned aspirations to challenge more veteran fighters like Cody Garbrandt.
The bantamweight division remains competitive, and Thicknesse’s win could lead to further opportunities. However, no official announcements have been made regarding his next opponent or fight date.
