Two fighters have departed the UFC roster, with Paddy Pimblett’s teammate Shem Rock and longtime bantamweight Pedro Munhoz both leaving the promotion under different circumstances.
Rock’s exit comes as little surprise following a turbulent run that began with a debut loss to Nurullo Aliev last November and was compounded by a post-fight altercation at UFC London, where he clashed with Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady at the weigh-ins before going on to lose their bout.
The combination of consecutive losses and the London controversy effectively sealed his fate, and the UFC’s roster tracker has since confirmed he is no longer signed to the promotion.
Munhoz’s departure is an entirely different story. The Brazilian veteran debuted in the UFC in 2014 and went on to make 22 appearances in the bantamweight division, building one of the more decorated careers at 135 pounds.
He headlined a Fight Night card against Frankie Edgar in 2020 and earned seven post-fight bonuses throughout his tenure, a total that reflects how consistently he delivered exciting performances across more than a decade at the highest level of the sport. He holds the second-most bouts in the history of the UFC’s bantamweight division.
Munhoz requested his own release earlier this month after three consecutive losses, choosing to pursue other options following his lengthy run with the promotion. He is 39 years old.
