Max Rohskopf is no longer part of the UFC roster.
The promotion cut Rohskopf (5-1 MMA, 0-1 UFC) after one fight, which came on short notice against Austin Hubbard on June 11 at UFC on ESPN 11.
On Wednesday, a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed Rohskopf’s release following an initial MMA Fighting report.
Rohskopf’s lonely UFC fight came to a controversial conclusion. After a competitive first round, Hubbard (12-4 MMA, 2-2 UFC) took control of the fight in Round 2. In the very second round, Hubbard took it to Rohskopf, who could not answer the attack.
Between Rounds 2 and 3, Rohskopf told coach Robert Drysdale to ‘call it’, signaling he did not want to continue. Rohskopf also said “I do not have it.” Despite Rohskopf’s wishes, Drysdale continued to encourage his fighter until the end of the one – minute period.
When Rohskopf did not get off the bench, referee Mark Smith took over and called time-out. In assessing the situation, Smith gave up the fight because Drysdale also indicated that the fight should be stopped.
Drysdale later provided insight into his coaching mentality and defended his handling of the situation.
After the incident, UFC President Dana White waited in line. He defended Rohskopf from critics, but also said the fighter needed to search soul to find out about his next move.
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