Colby Thicknesse will replace Cody Haddon and face Aleksandre Topuria at UFC 312 on February 8, marking a significant step in Thicknesse’s career. Trained by ex-champion Alexander Volkanovski, Thicknesse has built an impressive record with seven consecutive wins, finishing his last three opponents swiftly. His opponent, Topuria, is also coming off a strong performance, and this matchup has garnered interest, especially due to Topuria’s familial ties to UFC champion Ilia Topuria, who previously defeated Volkanovski. Thicknesse’s commitment and hard work have positioned him well for this high-stakes fight.
How good is this? I'm very excited for Colby. There's not a more deserving person than Colby Thicknesse. He's probably the hardest worker I know on the planet.
Colby has heart. He’s got the discipline. No one’s more committed than this guy.... He’s been my main training partner pretty much my whole career.
Colby Thicknesse has kicked off his professional tenure with seven consecutive triumphs on the regional circuit. He's finished his last three opponents inside of a round.
Aleksandre Topuria will be competing for the first time since May 2023, when he defeated Johan Segas via first-round technical knockout at The Way of the Warrior 9.
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