The UFC has officially parted ways with 12-year UFC veteran Shem Rock after a 0-2 record in the promotion, marking the end of his brief Octagon stint with back-to-back losses. This move follows Gilbert Burns' retirement and removal from the roster after his loss to Mike Malott at UFC Winnipeg. Rock, who fought multiple UFC Hall of Famers during his long tenure, was quietly removed from the official UFC roster this week amid a busy 2026 schedule. The cuts highlight roster management as the promotion gears up for upcoming events like UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas headlined by Aljamain Sterling vs. Youssef Zalal. Expect more veteran cleanouts as UFC streamlines its heavyweight division.
