Career Timeline of Thiago Moisés: Major Achievements and Milestones

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 19, 2026

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Thiago Moisés made an impact.

Thiago Moisés is a Brazilian mixed martial artist specializing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He turned professional in 2012 and has experience competing in other promotions such as RFA and LFA. His career is focused on professional mixed martial arts competition.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

May 19, 2012: Professional MMA Debut

On May 19, 2012, Thiago Moisés made his professional MMA debut.

2012: Began Professional MMA Career

In 2012, Thiago Moisés began his career as a professional mixed martial artist.

August 7, 2015: RFA Debut and Victory

On August 7, 2015, Thiago Moisés made his Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) debut against Javon Wright at RFA 28. He won the fight by a second-round rear naked choke submission.

February 19, 2016: RFA Lightweight Championship Victory

On February 19, 2016, Thiago Moisés fought David Castillo for the vacant RFA Lightweight Championship at RFA 35 after Zach Juusola withdrew due to injury. Moisés won the fight with a second-round helicopter armbar submission.

June 3, 2016: First Title Defense

On June 3, 2016, Thiago Moisés defended his title against Jamall Emmers at RFA 38, winning the fight by a fifth-round technical knockout.

September 30, 2016: Second Title Defense

On September 30, 2016, Thiago Moisés defended his title for the second time against Zach Freeman at RFA 44. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

July 21, 2017: LFA Lightweight Title Fight Loss

On July 21, 2017, Thiago Moisés fought Robert Watley for the inaugural LFA lightweight title at LFA 17, following the merger of RFA and LFC. Watley won the fight by unanimous decision.

June 1, 2018: Victory at LFA 41

On June 1, 2018, Thiago Moisés faced Jeff Peterson at LFA 41 and won the fight by a second-round guillotine choke submission.

August 11, 2018: Contender Series Win and UFC Contract

On August 11, 2018, Thiago Moisés debuted on Dana White's Contender Series Brazil 3, facing Gleidson Moraes and winning by knockout, earning him a UFC contract.

November 10, 2018: UFC Debut Loss

On November 10, 2018, Thiago Moisés made his UFC debut against Beneil Dariush at UFC Fight Night 139. He lost the fight via unanimous decision.

May 11, 2019: UFC 237 Victory

On May 11, 2019, Thiago Moisés faced Kurt Holobaugh at UFC 237. He won the fight by unanimous decision.

August 31, 2019: UFC Fight Night 157 Loss

On August 31, 2019, Thiago Moisés faced Damir Ismagulov at UFC Fight Night 157. He lost the fight via unanimous decision after getting knocked down in the first round.

May 13, 2020: UFC Fight Night 171 Victory

On May 13, 2020, Thiago Moisés faced Michael Johnson at UFC Fight Night 171 and won the fight via a heel hook submission in round two.

October 31, 2020: UFC Fight Night 181 Victory

On October 31, 2020, Thiago Moisés faced Bobby Green at UFC Fight Night 181 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

February 27, 2021: UFC Fight Night 186 Victory

On February 27, 2021, Thiago Moisés faced Alexander Hernandez at UFC Fight Night 186 and won the fight via unanimous decision.

July 17, 2021: UFC on ESPN 26 Loss

On July 17, 2021, Thiago Moisés faced Islam Makhachev at UFC on ESPN 26. He lost the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the fourth round.

November 13, 2021: UFC Fight Night 197 Loss

On November 13, 2021, Thiago Moisés faced Joel Álvarez at UFC Fight Night 197. Álvarez missed weight, and Moisés lost the fight via technical knockout in round one.

June 25, 2022: UFC on ESPN 38 Victory and Bonus

On June 25, 2022, Thiago Moisés faced Christos Giagos at UFC on ESPN 38. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the first round, earning his first Performance of the Night bonus award.

January 21, 2023: UFC 283 Victory

On January 21, 2023, Thiago Moisés faced Melquizael Costa at UFC 283, after Guram Kutateladze pulled out. He won the fight via a neck face submission in the second round.

September 2, 2023: UFC Fight Night 226 Loss and Bonus

On September 2, 2023, Thiago Moisés faced Benoît Saint-Denis at UFC Fight Night 226 in Paris. He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round, but the bout was awarded the Fight of the Night bonus award.

March 16, 2024: UFC Fight Night 239 Victory

On March 16, 2024, Thiago Moises faced Mitch Ramirez at UFC Fight Night 239, after Ramirez replaced Riddell. Moises won the bout at the beginning of the third round by technical knockout.