LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 15: UFC CEO Dana White (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty ... [+] Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesFans asked for it, and it appears they have gotten their wish. On Thursday, the UFC removed Nikolay Veretennikov from its roster.You could look at Veretennikovs time in a UFC Octagon and find every reason why hes not fit for the roster. Hes on a two-fight losing streak, with both fights taking place as a part of the UFCs roster.LAS VEGAS, NEVADA- AUGUST 07: Nikolay Veretennikov poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session ... [+] on August 7, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCVeretennikov even had a shot on Dana Whites Contender Series in September 2021. On that night, he lost a clear unanimous decision to Michael Morales. More notably, Veretennikov lost to short-notice opponent Austin Vanderford on February 22 at UFC Seattle.After the fight, which Vanderford won via second-round TKO, Veretennikov came after his opponent and pushed him. The egregious attack drew backlash from the MMA community, and some called for the UFC to release him.SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - FEBRUARY 22: (R-L) Nikolay Veretennikov of Ukraine goes after Austin ... [+] Vanderford after suffering a TKO loss in a catchweight fight during the UFC Fight Night event at Climate Pledge Arena on February 22, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCWhile White said he wouldnt discipline Veretennikov for his unprofessional behavior, the major issue was the 35-year-old Kazakhs record and lack of success in the UFC.Counting his experience on DWCS, Veretennikov is 0-3 in the UFC and 12-3 in other organizations.Veretennikov wasnt the only fighter separated from the organization on what turned out to be break-up Thursday.For what its worth, Vanderford didnt hold a grudge against Veretennikov. He told Ariel Helwani that he essentially left the incident in the Octagon that night and wasnt taking it personally.According to Roster Watch, the UFC officially parted ways with Matthew Semelsberger, Cody Stamann, Taylor Lapilus, Roosevelt Roberts, Natan Levy, Julio Arce, Josh Culibao, and Jonathan Pearce.Up Next - UFC VegasThe next UFC event takes place on Saturday, March 1 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. The number of Apex events is expected to dwindle in 2025, with far more shows in arenas across the United States and a few other countries.As for Saturdays card, the mens flyweight division will hold down the main event. Manel Kape takes on Asu Almabayev. Both men believe they can earn a title shot with a win.With tons at stake and two elite fighters in action, we could see a memorable fight wrap up the evening.Another fight of interest is the heavyweight scrap between Austen Lane and newcomer Mario Pinto. The latter looks like a fighter who could make some noise in the division.The heavyweight ranks are undergoing a noticeable turnover, and Pinto would love to be a part of the wave of new blood. Lane is trying not to find himself on an upcoming cut list.UFC Vegas 103 Full CardManel Kape vs. Asu Almabayev FlyweightCody Brundage vs. Julian Marquez MiddleweightNasrat Haqparast vs. Esteban Ribovics LightweightAusten Lane vs. Mario Pinto HeavyweightWilliam Gomis vs. Hyder Amil FeatherweightDanny Barlow vs. Sam Patterson WelterweightRicardo Ramos vs. Chepe Mariscal FeatherweightDouglas Silva de Andrade vs. John Castaeda BantamweightAndrea Lee vs. JJ Aldrich FlyweightLucas Almeida vs. Danny Silva FeatherweightMontana De La Rosa vs. Luana Carolina FlyweightCharles Johnson vs. Ramazan Temirov Flyweight