Thiago Moisés (born 23 March 1995) is a Brazilian mixed martial artist who currently competes in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
The son of a professional mixed martial artist, Thiago began training Brazilian jiu-jitsu at the age of eight.
[8] Moisés was scheduled to make his first title defense against Jamall Emmers at RFA 38 on June 3, 2016.
[10] Moisés was scheduled to make his second title defense against Zach Freeman at RFA 44 on September 30, 2016.
[11] Moisés dominated almost every round of the bout, winning the fight by unanimous decision, with scores of 49–46, 49–46, 50–45.
[13] Watley won the fight by unanimous decision, with all three judges awarding him every round of the bout.
[21] Moisés faced Damir Ismagulov on August 31, 2019, at UFC Fight Night 157.
[25] Moisés was scheduled to face Jalin Turner on September 5, 2020, at UFC Fight Night 176.
[33] Moisés faced Joel Álvarez on November 13, 2021, at UFC Fight Night 197.
[43] Moisés faced Benoît Saint-Denis on September 2, 2023 at UFC Fight Night 226, in Paris.
[46] Moisés was scheduled to face Brad Riddell on March 16, 2024, at UFC Fight Night 239.
[47] On February 14, 2024 it was announced that Riddell withdrew from the fight,[48] and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Mitch Ramirez.