At UFC 313 in Las Vegas, Armenian fighter Armen Petrosyan (9-5) suffered a loss to Brazilian Bruno Ferreira (13-2) via submission (armbar) in the second round. This defeat marked Petrosyan’s third consecutive loss in the UFC octagon, raising questions about his future in the organization.
Fight Breakdown
Petrosyan started the fight confidently, showcasing solid striking and good control in the clinch. In the second round, the Armenian fighter continued to dominate, landing effective shots and dictating the pace of the fight. However, towards the end of the round, Ferreira capitalized on a mistake by Petrosyan, who lost his position after a takedown attempt. The Brazilian took the fight to the ground, where he demonstrated his grappling skills. Ferreira quickly found an opportunity for a submission and forced Petrosyan to tap out with an armbar.
Third Consecutive Loss
For 34-year-old Armen Petrosyan, this loss marked his third straight defeat in the UFC. Previously, he had lost to Brazilian Rodolfo Vieira and Russian Shara Magomedov. These setbacks have significantly complicated the Armenian fighter’s position in the organization. Once considered a promising contender and one of the best strikers in the middleweight division, Petrosyan now finds himself in a difficult situation, with his UFC future uncertain.
Petrosyan’s Future in the UFC
According to sources, the fight against Ferreira was the last on Petrosyan’s current UFC contract. Now, the Armenian fighter faces a tough decision—whether he can negotiate a new deal with the organization or must look for opportunities elsewhere. The UFC is known for its highly competitive nature, and three consecutive losses could be a major factor in the decision not to extend his contract.
However, Petrosyan remains an experienced fighter with solid skills, and his potential could still be realized. He may need time to recover and make adjustments before returning to the octagon with renewed strength.