Shem Rock Says He Was Surprised to Be Released from the UFC

Shem Rock said he was surprised by the UFC's decision to release him following his most recent loss. Rock stated that he believed the organization would give him one more chance.

Rock argued that he fought at the UFC London event while injured and went beyond what was expected of him. He said he believed there was a mutual understanding, but that in recent times the organization's actions toward him had been more decisive. Rock noted that what happened cannot be changed now and that dwelling on the past is pointless.