Veteran UFC Fighter Dismissed Following Savage Highlight-Reel Defeats
Tough luck for Armen Petrosyan, losing three straight fights in the UFC. But losing 'em like he did? That's a real kick in the teeth. After his submission loss to Brunno Ferreira in March, UFC officials decided not to renew his contract. That's right, after his armbar defeat, it seems the UFC thought it was time for Petrosyan to pack his gloves and go.
Petrosyan had a promising start in the UFC, earning a spot on the main roster following his highlight-reel finish over Kaloyan Kolev on Dana White's Contender Series in 2019. He then secured a split-decision win over Gregory Rodrigues in his main roster debut in 2022. But things took a dive from there, losing to Caio Borralho, rebounding briefly with wins over AJ Dobson and Christian Leroy Duncan, and then spiraling again with a loss to Shara Magomedov and two more defeats. His last fight was like a fish out of water, struggling beyond his depth.
Before landing in the UFC, Petrosyan fought with AMC and WCSA. With his UFC chapter closed, it'll be intriguing to see where he ends up next, whether it's back to one of those organizations or a new promotion like the Professional Fighters League or the Global Fight League.
Many will remember him for his epic showdown with Magomedov, taking that devastating double spinning backfist. That's probably not the UFC legacy he was hoping for.
This weekend, UFC Vegas 104 isn't exactly shaping up to be a spectacle. But boy, has the Octagon got a way of taking things in unexpected directions! The headline fight is a rematch between Marvin Vettori and Roman Dolidze, with Vettori holding the upper hand from their previous encounter. Stay tuned to see how things play out!
- Despite showing promise, Armen Petrosyan faces UFC cuts after losing three battles in a row, including his armbar defeat against Brunno Ferreira, which led to non-renewal of his contract.
- In 2023, it remains to be seen which MMA organization will welcome Armen Petrosyan following his stint in the UFC, where he made an impression with battles like the epic showdown against Magomedov, landing a devastating double spinning backfist.
- As UFC 313 results reveal the end of Petrosyan's journey in the UFC, many subtle times may guarantee an intriguing future for him in the Welterweight division as he has shown potential, but struggled to maintain consistency.
