Shem Rock cut by UFC after 0-2 start

The UFC has parted ways with Shem Rock following back-to-back losses in his brief Octagon tenure. The 32-year-old Liverpool fighter made his UFC debut in Qatar last November, dropping a decision to undefeated Nurullo Aliev, and subsequently lost on the scorecards to Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady at UFC London last month. Rock had previously competed for Oktagon MMA in Europe, compiling a 4-0 record with one draw before joining the UFC. His release marks the end of a short-lived UFC career for the fighter who had established himself as a finisher earlier in his professional journey.