Bantamweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Colby Thicknesse
8-1
1 Win Streak
Age
26
Height
5'7"
Weight
1355 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
15:00
Gym
Freestyle MMA
UFC Record
1-1(2 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Losses By
0 KO 0 Sub 1 Dec
Wins by Rd
R3 1
Last 2
WL
Finish Rate
57%
Bonuses
—
Style
Freestyle
Location
Australia
Last Fight2025-09-28
JM
W - Josias Musasa
Decision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Opponent Last Bout
L - Colby ThicknesseDecision - UnanimousR3 5:00
Fight History
WIN
JM
vs Josias Musasa
UFC Fight Night: Ulberg vs. Reyes· 2025-09-27
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
AT
vs Aleksandre Topuria
UFC 312: Du Plessis vs. Strickland 2· 2025-02-08
Decision - Unanimous
R3 5:00
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
Fighter Archetype
Muay Thai Fighter
Clinch-Heavy Nak Muay
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
3.3/min
Grappling
1.00 TD
Defense
50%
⚖️Colby adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
Technique DNA
Striking Foundation
6 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique
Knees
Core of offensive identity
Dominant Level+66% vs div avg
67%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance
Leg Kicks
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance
Jabs
50%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
🤼Clinch
Elbows
50%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
33%
⭐Other
Body Locks
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
1× detected
Clinch → Takedown
1× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
- ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Knees (67%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
- ▲Mixed arsenal: Primary technique (Knees) and secondary (Leg Kicks) complement each other well.
- ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
- ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (117%) of offensive output.
- ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 250% of offense - limited but refined.
- ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
- ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
Finish Techniques
No finishes recorded (decision specialist)
Fighter Skills Radar
Key Insights
🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.⚠️
Vulnerability: TD Acc% is below average (9/100). Opponents exploit this.🛡️
Defensive stance: Strong defense (50%) limits opponent output. Conservative approach.⏱️
Fast starter: Peaks early in fights (27% in R3). Front-loads pressure.Striking Profile
Striking Accuracy
42%
Below Avg
Division Rank#38 of 52
0%100%
Striking Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#36 of 52
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
39% acc50%
Clinch
53% acc7%
Ground
55% acc43%
Striking Differential+0.53/min
3.33 landed/min2.80 absorbed/min
3.33
Landed/Min
2.80
Absorbed/Min
0.00
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed100
Sig. Strikes Attempted238
Key Insights
Colby is active on the ground (43%).
Primarily a headhunter with 66% targeting the head.
Utilizes an effective jab.
Effective ground striker: 43% from ground at 55% accuracy.
Iron chin: exceptional durability under fire.
Grappling Profile
TD Accuracy
9%
Low
Division Rank#46 of 52
0%100%
TD Defense
50%
Average
Division Rank#41 of 52
0%100%
TD Success Rate
9%(est)
Landed
2
Defended
20
Total
22
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.00
TD / 15min
0.50
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
22
TD Attempted
Extended Grappling
Clinch Takedowns
4
Landed
44
Attempted
9%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
1 total attempts
Early Hunter
R1
100%
R2
0%
R3
0%
Key Insights
Lower TD accuracy (9%).
Submission timing: "Early Hunter" — most active early.
Ground active: 43% of output from ground position.
Offensive vs Defensive Balance
Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
200
1.19
Ratio
Absorbed
168
Chin Rating
IronKD Exchange
0/0
KD Recovery
Never Dropped
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
48.6
Elite Activity
Strikes/Min
5.5
Standing %
74%
R3 vs R1 Output
27%
Key Insights
🥊 Iron chin - rarely compromised by strikes.
⚙️ High engagement score (48.6) - maintains relentless pace.
📉 Struggles with fatigue - R3 output only 27% of R1 pace.
Round-by-Round Profile
Career average across 2 fights
R1 Control
1:22
R2 Control
0:58
R3 Control
1:33
R1 to Final
-73%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Increases leg kicks late in fights (+11.1pp in R3).
Target Selection Evolution
Head
-11.9pp
Body
+0.8pp
Leg
+11.1pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-26.1pp
Round Patterns
⬇️ Stronger in early rounds – starts fast
🥊 Peak performance in Round 1
Competitive Profile
Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#37
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Absorption
#10
of 52
🥇 Top 25%
Accuracy
#38
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Str Defense
#36
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Knockdowns
#41
of 52
📉 Below Average
Takedowns
#31
of 52
🥉 Mid-range
Submissions
#21
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#25
of 52
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2528
StrongCareer-wide opponent strength
Conclusions Summary
Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights