"Thicknesse got a triangle in tight then took the arm as well, going belly down for the arm-bar attempt. That was lost but Thicknesse still had the triangle."
"Morales chose to pursue another takedown, only to give up his back. That put Thicknesse in control, but Morales got back on top in a scramble."
"A chaotic opening frame gave way to a more measured second, with the pair staying on the feet for the first 90 seconds."
"Despite this, Thicknesse was unable to get him down. Instead, the entirety of round two played out on the feet."
Colby Thicknesse faced Vince Morales at UFC Perth, aiming to build on his first UFC victory. Despite Morales' experience, he struggled with a 0-3 record in his second UFC stint. The fight featured intense grappling exchanges, with Thicknesse attempting submissions and landing elbows. The first round was chaotic, but the second became more measured, with both fighters exchanging strikes. In the final round, Thicknesse continued to demonstrate his skills, ultimately securing the win against Morales, who remained competitive throughout the match.
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