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UFC releases Cameron Smotherman after three straight losses
The UFC cut bantamweight Cameron Smotherman on June 19, 2026, following a three-fight losing streak. Smotherman, 28, had a 1-3 record in the promotion.
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The UFC released bantamweight Cameron Smotherman on June 19, 2026, along with Thiago Moises and Ariane Carnelossi. Smotherman, 28, finished his UFC tenure with a 1-3 record after three straight losses. Smotherman’s final UFC bout ended in a first-round knockout loss to Kai Asakura in May 2026.
His first UFC fight was a decision victory; the next three were defeats. Smotherman’s release was first reported through roster-watch channels rather than an official UFC announcement. Forbes reported the move.
His overall professional record stands at 12-7. Smotherman collapsed seconds after stepping off the scale at the UFC 324 weigh-ins in January 2026. 5-pound bantamweight limit, and the scheduled bout against Ricky Turcios was canceled.
Smotherman stated that his January 2026 weight cut was not extreme and that he came in relatively light. The cause of the collapse was never medically confirmed. The UFC 324 weigh-ins took place on the same night the promotion launched its Paramount broadcast deal.
Forbes reported that Smotherman is expected to seek bouts with PFL or MVP MMA. At 28, he remains eligible for regional rebuilds or matchups against prospects in those promotions. Dana White held a post-event press conference after UFC 313 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 8, 2025.
