UFC 312: Colby Thicknesse vs. Aleksandre Topuria: Live round-by-round updates

Aleksandre Topuria will make his highly anticipated UFC debut against Colby Thicknesse in an exciting bantamweight showdown at UFC 312 in Sydney.

The older brother of featherweight champion Ilia Topuria, Aleksandre has been a key part of his sibling’s rise and now looks to carve out his own legacy. He enters the octagon with a 5-1 record, riding a three-fight first-round finish streak. A well-rounded finisher with a dangerous grappling game, 'El Conquistador' is confident he’ll make a statement in his debut.

Thicknesse, a highly touted Australian prospect, steps in on short notice to replace Cody Haddon. Backed by former UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski, he boasts an undefeated 7-0 record and is coming off a first-round TKO victory that earned him the HEX Fight Series bantamweight title. Though he lacks UFC experience, his elite training pedigree and exciting fighting style make him a legitimate threat.

UFC 312 kicks off with early prelims streaming on ESPN+ at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT, followed by a four-fight preliminary card airing on ESPN2 and Disney+ at 8 p.m. ET / 5 p.m. PT. The main card begins at 10 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. PT and is available via pay-per-view on ESPN+.

Stay tuned to Sportskeeda MMA for live coverage and play-by-play updates of the Aleksandre Topuria vs. Colby Thicknesse clash:

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Round 1

Topuria opens the fight in the low orthodox stance. He corners Thicknesse against the cage but the Australian fires back with strong kicks. Thicknesse lands a few body kicks and shoots for the takedown. Beautifully defended by Topuria. Topuria is sizing in on the overhand right and lands a jab and quick right hand.

Thicknesse has been consistent with his body kicks and goes up top with the head kick. Topuria initiates a clinch but Thicknesse circles out to evade any danger. A double left feint and right hand over the top lands for Topuria. He follows up with a powerful right hand that staggers Thicknesse momentarily. The biggest moment of the fight so far! Topuria's eyes are fixed on the target while Thicknesse seems to have recovered from the overhand right. A beautiful suplex and back control from Topuria to close the round.

Our Score: 10-9 Topuria

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Round 2

Strong leg kick from Topuria to open the proceedings in the second frame. Thicknesse lands two quick body kicks but Topuria launches a digging shot to the body. A strong jab lands for Topuria. Powerful calf kick and quick jabs as Topuria continues to dictate the terms of the fight. He just misses with a wide overhand right. Strong knees from Topuria and a switch right hand from Thicknesse.

Our Score: 10-9 Topuria, 20-18 Topuria overall

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Round 3

A Solid body shot from Thicknesse and a quick takedown attempt from him. Topuria defends the takedown and reverses the position to take Thicknesse's back. Thicknesse breaks away from the position and lands an overhand right, his best shot of the night. Topuria initiates a body clinch, takes his opponent's back and quickly transitions to side control. Thicknesse pulls out a triangle attempt but Topuria shrugs it off. Thickness is doing a great job attacking from his back but Topuria is a step ahead in the exchanges. He seems content to finish the round on top, landing a few shots to keep his rival preoccupied.

Our Score: 10-9 Topuria, (30-27 Topuria overall)

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Official Result

Aleksandre Topuria defeats Colby Thicknesse via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, and 30-27)