dailyloe.com – Colby Thicknesse is set to compete against Vince Morales in a Bantamweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Perth. This three-round contest will take place on the Prelims of the event scheduled for Saturday.
Thicknesse holds an impressive record of 8-1, with four of those victories coming by way of finish. He recently achieved his first UFC win against Josias Musasa in September 2025.
In contrast, Morales is currently on a three-fight losing streak, with his last victory dating back to August 2024. He has a history in the UFC from 2018 to 2022, where he recorded a 3-5 record over eight fights.
Morales experienced success outside the UFC, winning five consecutive bouts from May 2023 to August 2024. However, he has not secured a UFC win since 2021.
Thicknesse trains at the Freestyle Fighting Gym in Australia, where he is coached by Joe Lopez and trains alongside UFC Featherweight Champion Alexander Volkanovski. This training environment is seen as a significant advantage for Thicknesse.
According to DraftKings Sportsbook, Thicknesse is a -142 favorite, while Morales is listed as a +120 underdog. The fight has an over/under of 2.5 rounds, with the over priced at -298.
The odds indicate a -240 likelihood for the fight to go the distance and +175 for an early finish. Thicknesse has not yet demonstrated his finishing ability in the UFC, but he had three straight finishes prior to joining the promotion.
This matchup presents Thicknesse with a valuable opportunity against the experienced Morales. Analysts suggest that Morales may struggle to keep pace with Thicknesse throughout the fight.
