Dana White (Photo by Louis Grasse/PxImages/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire via Getty ImagesThe UFC officially ended a few eras this week as they parted ways with Chris Weidman, Tony Ferguson, and Alexander Gustafsson. Weidman is a former UFC middleweight champion.Ferguson was the interim lightweight champion in 2017 and Gustafsson fought for the UFC light heavyweight title twicelosing to Jon Jones in 2013 and Daniel Cormier in 2015.Will Dana White and the UFC acknowledge their departures in any way? Well see.All three men have been already signed and drafted by the Global Fight League for their upcoming season. Ferguson is headed to the Los Angeles team, Weidman will join Team New York and Gustafsson landed with Team London.UFC Roster Watch, the foremost authority in fighter movement within the promotion, posted the updates on these three departures, and fans quickly shared their thoughts. While some were cruel, most of the comments were in tribute.MORE FOR YOUUFC Fans React to Alexander Gustafssons ReleaseLONDON, ENGLAND - JULY 20: Alexander Gustafsson poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on ... [+] July 20, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCOne fan replied:Those uppercuts against Glover were insane.They were referencing the series of uppercuts Gustafsson landed on Glover Teixeira in their fight back in May 2017. Gustafsson won by fifth-round KO.Another said:Fate is cruel. Gustafsson would have made a better champion.This was clearly referring to Jon Jones, whom Gustafsson fought and lost to twice.Another fan replied:Gus vs. Bones was quite possibly one of, if not the best, ever scraps.I would concur. The first meeting was the best light heavyweight championship fight in history, and some believe Gustafsson deserved to win.UFC Fans React to Tony Fergusons ReleaseABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES - JULY 31: Tony Ferguson poses for a portrait during a UFC photo ... [+] session on July 31, 2024 in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesOne fan replied with a GIF of a young boy crying to express their disappointment. Another used a GIF from The Office with Michael Scott vehemently repeating the word, NO!A third said:One of the best fighters of his era. It was fun watching him fight. He was nonetheless entertaining.A fourth added:Great run for Tony. Wish he didnt end with so many losses.Ferguson is seemingly hyped to fight in the GFL. Well see if he finds the success that has escaped him in the final years of his UFC career. Ferguson is on a record eight-fight losing streak, but truthfully, the competition hell face in the GFL is likely on his level at this stage in his career.It wouldnt shock me to see him string a couple of wins together.UFC Fans React to Chris Weidmans ReleaseNEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 13: Chris Weidman poses for a portrait during a UFC photo session on ... [+] November 13, 2024 in New York, New York. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC)Zuffa LLCWeidmans situation had a lot of people stumped. Some thought that when he retired from the UFC during the UFC 311 weigh-in show, he was done fighting. Even Weidman wasnt sure which direction he would go.As it turned out, the GFL reached out after his retirement. One fan showed his love for both Ferguson and Weidman, replying:Ferguson and Weidman back to back .Another said:Damn. Its a legend-cutting kind of day.Hes right. Im not sure if the UFC has ever said goodbye to this many legends in such a short span of time. Perhaps the UFCs discarded legends will become the GFLs treasures. At least that appears to be the plan.