UFC fans left stunned as shock fighter is 'removed' from roster by Dana White

Fans have been reacting on social media after a fighter was reportedly removed from the UFC roster.

Last month, it was claimed that six fighters were dropped from the roster in what was a ruthless call by Dana White.

The likes of Taylor Lapilus, Cody Stamann, Julio Arce, Kleydson Rodrigues, Josh Culibao and Jonathan Pearce have all left the UFC.

Lapilus is probably the most notable name from the list, having been axed from the UFC roster for the second time in his career despite winning back-to-back fights inside the Octagon.

Recently, it has been claimed that another fighter has been dropped by White.

As reported by Sports Illustrated, Armen Petrosyan has become the latest fighter to be cut from the roster.

The middleweight fought at UFC 313, which was held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 9.

Petrosyan was beaten by Brunno Ferreira, with the fight ending in round two (04:27) via submission.

The defeat by Ferreira was Petrosyan's third successive loss.

Taking to social media, MMA Fighting senior reporter Damon Martin wrote: "Armen Petrosyan has been removed from the UFC roster, per UFC officials. His most recent fight was the final on his contract.

"He dropped his past 3 straight fights. Obviously he can be re-signed but for now he's been removed from the roster."

Armen Petrosyan has been removed from the UFC roster. Image: Getty

Reacting to the news on social media, one fan said: "He’s better than some still on the roster."

Another tweeted: "2025 literally making kills here."

A third fan added: "Can someone explain why? I’m lost."

Someone else wrote: "That’s kinda mad."

A fifth commented: "He's actually good tho it's sad."

Another fan said: "Harsh but the guy kept getting finished in preventable ways."

In total, Petrosyan has had 15 MMA fights, winning nine (six via KO and three by decision) and losing six (two by KO, three by submission and one by decision).