UFC Cuts Shem Rock Following Controversial Incident After Loss
UFC releases loud-mouth Paddy Pimblett teammate, who illegally punched opponent after UFC London loss
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The UFC has released fighters Pedro Munhoz and Shem Rock from their contracts. Rock, a teammate of Paddy Pimblett, was let go after illegally punching opponent Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady following a loss at UFC London. Munhoz, a veteran Bantamweight, requested his release after a three-fight losing streak.
- 01Shem Rock was released after a controversial incident post-fight.
- 02Pedro Munhoz requested his release after a series of losses.
- 03Rock ended his UFC career winless, while Munhoz leaves with a 10-10-2 record.
- 04Rock's actions followed a heated rivalry with Al-Selwady.
- 05Both fighters represent different trajectories in their UFC journeys.
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The UFC has announced the release of two fighters, Pedro Munhoz and Shem Rock, from their active rosters on April 20, 2026. Pedro Munhoz, a seasoned Bantamweight with a record of 10-10-2, requested his release after a disappointing three-fight losing streak. Munhoz, a veteran of 22 fights in the Octagon, has faced some of the best in the division, including Aljamain Sterling and Cody Garbrandt, earning multiple performance bonuses during his tenure. In contrast, Shem Rock, who entered the UFC with high expectations as a teammate of Paddy Pimblett, struggled to find success, finishing his UFC career with a 0-2 record. His release followed an incident where he illegally punched opponent Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady after their fight at UFC London, stemming from previous tensions between the two fighters. Rock's actions likely contributed to his swift departure from the promotion, marking a stark contrast to Munhoz's lengthy career.
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