The UFC has released two fighters from its roster: Cameron Smotherman, who went 1-3 inside the octagon, and Thiago Moises, who compiled an 8-8 record in the promotion.
The UFC has parted ways with lightweight pair Cameron Smotherman and Thiago Moises, the promotion confirmed on June 18, 2026, trimming two fighters from its active roster in the latest round of cuts.
Smotherman, a 28-year-old orthodox striker out of Metro Fight Club, finishes his UFC run with a 1-3 promotional record against an overall mark of 12-6. The American stood five-foot-nine with a 69-inch reach and brought legitimate striking volume to the octagon, averaging 5.1 significant strikes landed per minute. His 39 percent striking accuracy, however, proved a persistent weakness, and he recorded no takedown or submission activity during his time in the promotion.
Moises, 31, departs after a far longer stint that saw him go 8-8 inside the octagon — a 19-10 overall record for the Brazilian representative of American Top Team. Standing five-foot-nine with a 70-inch reach, the orthodox lightweight operated as a well-rounded threat, averaging 1.31 takedowns per 15 minutes alongside 1.1 submission attempts per 15 minutes. His 42 percent striking accuracy made him reasonably efficient on the feet, though his inability to build momentum over a balanced UFC run ultimately proved costly.
Why it matters
- Smotherman's release ends a short promotional stint that never found traction, with three losses in his final four appearances.
- Moises logged eight wins across his UFC tenure but could not post a winning record, making a cut largely inevitable after an extended stretch of .500 performance.
- Both fighters exit at lightweight, a division so deep that split records leave little margin for retention.
- Moises in particular, with his submission and grappling credentials, figures to attract interest from notable organizations on the regional and global circuit.
