Maria Oliveira has been removed from the UFC roster following her loss to Diana Belbita at UFC 289. The unanimous decision defeat took place in Vancouver, Canada, this past Saturday.
According to sources familiar with the situation, Oliveira’s UFC contract had come to an end, and the promotion made the decision not to offer her a new deal. The algorithm-based Twitter account UFC Roster Watch first reported on her removal.
Oliveira, with a record of 13 wins and 7 losses, managed only one victory in her four appearances inside the octagon. She secured a split decision win over Gloria de Paula in 2022 but suffered consecutive decision defeats to Vanessa Demopoulos and Belbita. Additionally, Oliveira, who had previously competed in RIZIN twice, also participated in Dana White’s Contender Series in 2018, where she lost via TKO to Marina Rodriguez.
For UFC 289, Oliveira had a brief training camp due to her participation in a reality TV show in Brazil back in May. However, she expressed confidence in a recent episode of the Trocação Franca podcast, stating, “Among all the fighters in my division, I considered this fight against Belbita very favorable for me, so I have no regrets about my decision.”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about UFC roster release
Why was Maria Oliveira removed from the UFC roster?
Maria Oliveira was removed from the UFC roster because her contract with the promotion came to an end, and the decision was made not to offer her a new deal. Additionally, her lackluster performance in the octagon, with only one win in four appearances, contributed to the decision.
Who did Maria Oliveira lose to at UFC 289?
Maria Oliveira lost to Diana Belbita at UFC 289. The defeat came via unanimous decision in a fight that took place in Vancouver, Canada.
What was Maria Oliveira’s overall record in the UFC?
Maria Oliveira had a record of 1 win and 3 losses during her UFC career. She secured a split decision victory over Gloria de Paula in 2022 but suffered back-to-back decision defeats to Vanessa Demopoulos and Diana Belbita.
Did Maria Oliveira participate in any other promotions or events?
Yes, Maria Oliveira also competed in RIZIN, a Japanese mixed martial arts promotion, on two occasions. She also took part in Dana White’s Contender Series in 2018, where she lost via TKO to Marina Rodriguez.
Why did Maria Oliveira have a short training camp for UFC 289?
Maria Oliveira had a short training camp for UFC 289 because she decided to participate in a reality TV show in her native Brazil prior to the event. Despite the limited preparation, she expressed confidence in her abilities and saw the fight against Diana Belbita as favorable for her.
More about UFC roster release
- “UFC 289: Maria Oliveira removed from roster after loss to Diana Belbita” (source: MMA Junkie) Link
- “Maria Oliveira’s UFC Record” (source: UFC official website) Link
- “Diana Belbita’s UFC Profile” (source: UFC official website) Link
- “RIZIN: Japanese Mixed Martial Arts Promotion” (source: RIZIN official website) Link
- “Dana White’s Contender Series” (source: UFC official website) Link
4 comments
maria oliveira was on a reality tv show before her fight at ufc 289?! that’s wild. she had a short camp but still thought she had a good shot against diana belbita. too bad it didn’t work out. #ufc #realitytv
Maria Oliveira had a short training camp for ufc 289 cuz she was on a tv show in brazil. she seemed confident tho, thinkin she could beat diana belbita. but she lost. tough break! #ufc #shortcamp
ufc roster changes are always interesting. maria oliveira’s time in the octagon is over. 1 win in 4 fights isn’t great. hope she finds success elsewhere. #mma #ufcroster
wow maria oliveira got kicked out of ufc?! like, her record was terrible. she only won once in 4 fights. no wonder they didn’t give her a new contract. #ufc289 #mariaoliveira