Thiago Moises

Thiago Moises is a professional mixed martial artist competing in the Lightweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, known for his grappling and submission wins. After securing the Resurrection Fighting Alliance (RFA) lightweight championship in 2016, Thiago Moises established himself as a dominant force in mixed martial arts. Prior to his professional MMA debut in 2012, Moises achieved significant success in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, earning an IBJJF golden medal and a black belt under Paulo Streckert, which underpin his renowned grappling skills. After building an initial professional record of 5-1, he joined RFA, where he captured the lightweight title by defeating David Castillo with a helicopter armbar submission in 2016.

Demonstrating his elite grappling prowess, he secured submission wins against Michael Johnson (2020) via Achilles lock, Christos Giagos (2022) with a rear-naked choke, and Melquizael Costa (2023) using a face crank, which also earned him a ‘Performance of the Night’ bonus. In 2023, Moises continued to deliver high-octane performances, with his fight against Benoît Saint-Denis earning him a ‘Fight of the Night’ bonus, further solidifying his reputation as an exciting and skilled competitor. Thiago Moises continues to train at the prestigious American Top Team, strategically positioning himself for further achievements and challenging for higher rankings within the UFC’s competitive Lightweight division.