UFC cuts 12-year veteran Shem Rock after 0-2 skid

The UFC has officially parted ways with Shem Rock, a 12-year roster veteran who went 0-2 in the promotion. Rock debuted with a decision loss to Nurullo Aliev in Qatar last November, followed by another decision defeat to Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady at UFC London last month. The 32-year-old Liverpudlian had success outside UFC, including a Clan Wars featherweight title and four straight wins in Oktagon MMA. This roster purge also saw Gilbert Burns retire and get removed after his loss to Mike Malott. Rock's release highlights UFC's quick cuts for short-skidding fighters, opening spots for new talent in featherweight.