Overview

• Thicknesse defeated Musasa by unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) on the UFC Perth prelims at RAC Arena.
• He controlled stretches with takedowns and top position, including dominant mount time in the first round.
• Musasa pressured on the feet, hurt the Australian with heavy shots, and stuffed takedowns through a strong second round.
• An illegal low blow early in the third halted action, and Musasa used most of his recovery time before continuing.
• Both fighters entered 0-1 in the promotion, and the late third-round takedown helped secure Thicknesse’s first UFC win.