UFC's Brutal Reality: A 16-Fight Veteran Is Gone, And So Is The Fighter Who Fainted On Stage

Alright, Seattle! Get this. The UFC, man, they are NOT playing around with their roster. Just when you think you've got it figured out, they drop a bombshell, trimming three more fighters from the active list. We're talking about Thiago Moises, Cameron Smotherman, and Ariane Carnelossi, all getting the boot. This isn't just a reshuffle; it's a cold, hard look at performance, and it hit some familiar faces hard.

The Long-Tenured Moises Can't Catch a Break

Thiago Moises, man, that dude's been around the Octagon block. Thirty-one years old, Brazilian, he's got a whopping 16 fights under his belt, making him the most experienced of this trio. He came off the Contender Series in 2018, even faced Beneil Dariush in his debut. Started 1-2, but then BOOM, reeled off three straight wins between 2020 and 2021. That earned him a main event shot against Islam Makhachev, a big deal. But man, he lost that fight, and it feels like he never really got back into serious Lightweight contention. His final eight fights saw him go 3-5, and he's leaving on a two-fight losing streak, including a brutal knockout loss to Jared Gordon. Eight wins, eight losses in the promotion. Tough way to go, but you never know what could happen on the regional circuit.

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Wild Exits for Smotherman and Carnelossi

Now, Cameron Smotherman, his UFC journey was a rollercoaster. He made his debut on short notice as a +380 underdog and pulled off a massive upset win against Jake Hadley, even handing Hadley his walking papers! What a start! But that was it. That was his only win. He dropped his next three fights, with the last one being a brutal knockout by Kai Asakura. And let's not forget the frightening moment before UFC 324 when he fainted during early-morning weigh-ins, face-planting on stage and getting pulled from the card. Dude's leaving with a 1-3 record. Then there's Ariane Carnelossi, a 33-year-old Brazilian powerhouse. She got axed after getting brutally knocked out herself earlier this month. Remember UFC 261, the first fight back with fans after the pandemic? She and Na Liang went hard for two rounds before Carnelossi got the finish. Since that insane brawl, she went 2-3 and was finished in her final two appearances. A 3-4 promotional record. Brutal.

So, there you have it, folks. The UFC is making some hard calls, and it shows just how cutthroat this game is. For Moises, Smotherman, and Carnelossi, it's a tough pill to swallow, but for fight fans, it means the roster is always evolving. Who's gonna step up next? We're always on the hunt for the next big thing, and with cuts like these, new opportunities are opening up. Keep your eyes peeled, because the Octagon never sleeps!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.