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UFC cuts Thiago Moises, Cameron Smotherman, and Ariane Carnelossi

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 11:48 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

UFC cuts Thiago Moises, Cameron Smotherman, and Ariane Carnelossi

Summary

The UFC has announced the release of three fighters from its roster as of June 18, 2026. Thiago Moises, a veteran with 16 fights in the Octagon, had an 8-8 record in the UFC and exited on a two-fight losing streak. Cameron Smotherman leaves the promotion after one win and three losses, while Ariane Carnelossi finishes her tenure with a 3-4 promotional record after losing her last two fights. The cuts are part of the UFC's ongoing effort to streamline its fighter roster.

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By the Numbers

•UFC releases three fighters: Moises, Smotherman, and Carnelossi.
•Moises, with an 8-8 UFC record, had 16 Octagon bouts.
•Smotherman exits UFC with a 1-3 record after one win.
•Carnelossi finishes with a 3-4 record after recent losses.

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11:48 PMYahoo Sports — UFC cuts three fighters in latest roster purge, including 16-fight Octagon veteran

What they're saying

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) continues to trim its expansive roster of mixed martial arts (MMA) talent. Today (Thurs., June 18, 2026), it was revealed that three fighters have been removed from UFC’s active roster, meaning they have either been released from their respective contracts or the promotion decided not to re-sign them. Guilherme Cruz and […]
— Yahoo Sports

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