Overview
- Thiago Moises was removed from the UFC roster, a change confirmed Thursday by MMAFighting and reported by multiple outlets.
- The 31-year-old Brazilian went 8-8 in 16 UFC fights and lost three of his last four bouts, including back-to-back defeats to Jared Gordon and Trey Ogden.
- Other recent roster changes include bantamweight Cameron Smotherman, strawweight Ariane Carnelossi, and flyweight Matt Schnell, who was removed after announcing his retirement.
- UFC officials are clearing space for a large Contender Series intake expected this summer, with outlets reporting the promotion could sign dozens of new fighters.
- Released veterans like Moises may pursue contracts with rival promotions such as the PFL or return to regional circuits while the UFC roster remains large but event slots remain limited.