Fans cry foul after promising UFC lightweight gets axed

The UFC community is up in arms following the shocking announcement that promising lightweight fighter Rafael Alves has been cut from the promotion. Fans and supporters of Alves are expressing their disappointment and frustration with the decision, which has raised serious questions about the fairness and transparency of the promotion's selection process.

Fans and supporters of 'The Turn' are demanding answers from the organization, arguing that the fighter was given an unfair shake and should have been given more opportunities to prove his worth.

Check out some of the social media reactions below:

Twitter user @casual_coder_ wrote:

"Noooo not given an easy fight."

Another user reacted:

@zestyzz wrote:

"Bro got fed straight killers man."

Twitter user @stfufgtkys refelected on Rafael Alves' recent fight against Nurullo Aliev at UFC Fight Night in February and wrote:

"Bro got munched on by knockoff khabib and got cut."

@parker99918 remarked:

"Damn, Bro was so fun to watch."

@NikolasGheiler3 wishes for the Brazilian fighter's return:

"Really tough break: I hope to see him back soon."

Another fan @blakegrapples stated:

"Damn this sucks."

@PinkPoodleMMA wrote:

"Sad really liked him."

@SonOfGun96 questioned UFC's intention to remove Alves and wrote:

"He’s 1-3 in the promotion but against good competition and he’s such an exciting guy, can’t believe he got cut."

Social media user @grapethomas7 wrote:

"Seriously? Thats crazy.

@upbeatstick stated:

"Wtf, my guy looked great vs Drew Dober why would be get cut."

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Michael Bisping has revealed the date for the UFC's return to London

After the success of UFC 286 in London, former middleweight champion Michael Bisping has hinted that the promotion may be returning to the city for another event. In a recent video released on his YouTube channel, Bisping expressed his eagerness to see rising star Paddy Pimblett in action again following the fighter's recent injury.

Bisping, who has been a vocal supporter of the British mixed martial artist, revealed that he was disappointed to hear about 'The Baddy's' injury, but remained optimistic about his future in the promotion. He also expressed his desire to see Pimblett compete at the next event in London, which is expected to take place in July.

'The Count' stated:

"I haven't heard of any matchups simply because Paddy is injured. He can’t fight anyone right now because he is injured. He’s had surgery. It’s going to be a few months. UFC London July 22nd, I would like to see him on that but there's no chance. We’re in March, April, May, June, July. It’s four months away. It’s going to be a while before he’s back to full speed.”

Check out the veteran's entire reveal (from 7:08mins onwards):