Shem Rock

"Shem"

12-3-1

IrelandLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-0

Last fight: Loss vs Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady · Unanimous Decision · Mar 21, 2026

12-3-1 · 11 finishes · Full stats →

NEXT FIGHT

vs Connor Hughes

PFLPFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy·Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Shem Rock holds a professional MMA record of 12-3-1. Rock has won 12 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: March 21, 2026. Tracked organizations: PFL, UFC, OKTAGON.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: Nov 5, 1993
Age: 33
Nationality: Ireland
Birthplace: Liverpool, England

Upcoming

PFLPFL Dubai: Nemkov vs BilostenniyNov 14, 2026
vs Connor HughesLightweight

Latest on Shem Rock

Career history

LOSS
vs Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs Murphy· Mar 21, 2026· Lightweight· 12-3-1 vs 16-4
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Nurullo Aliev
UFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker· Nov 22, 2025· Lightweight· 12-2-1 vs 11-0
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Attila Korkmaz
OKTAGON 71: Poppeck vs Langer· May 17, 2025· 73 kg Catchweight· 12-1-1 vs 15-10
DEC
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Jaroslav Pokorný
OKTAGON 58: Vémola vs Végh 2· Jun 8, 2024· Lightweight· 11-1-1 vs 16-12
SUB
R1 · 3:06
WIN
vs Stefano Catacoli
OKTAGON 56: Aby vs Creasey· Apr 20, 2024· 68 kg Catchweight· 10-1-1 vs 7-2
SUB
R1 · 1:47
WIN
vs Jan Malach
OKTAGON 45: Sanikidze vs Keita· Jul 29, 2023· Lightweight· 9-1-1 vs 15-14
SUB
R1 · 2:08
DRAW
vs Arthur Lima
OKTAGON 42: Keita vs Tichota· Apr 29, 2023· 71 kg Catchweight· 8-1-1 vs 10-2-2
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Mike Thompson×1Title bout · Title win #1
Full Contact Contender 32· Dec 17, 2022· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 4-2
SUB
WIN
vs Harry Davies×1Title bout · Title win #1
Contenders 33· Sep 3, 2022· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 5-5
TKO
R1 · 0:06
LOSS
vs Nathan Kelly
Clan Wars 42· Oct 9, 2021· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 3-2
TKO
WIN
vs Neil Ward×1Title bout · Title win #1
Clan Wars 39· Jun 5, 2021· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 3-4
SUB
WIN
vs Hassan Mandour
Probellum: Dubai - Lazzez vs. Murati· Feb 7, 2020· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 6-2
TKO
R2 · 0:26
WIN
vs Rocky Lee
Way Of The Dragon Championships 3· Jan 12, 2019· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 4-5
SUB
R1 · 4:45
WIN
vs Hendi Praharso
MFC 9· Nov 17, 2018· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 0-1
SUB
R1 · 1:13
WIN
vs Ernest Tang
Golden Warriors Fighting Championship 2· Sep 9, 2017· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-2
SUB
R1 · 1:39
WIN
vs Joshua Khiew
Golden Warriors Fighting Championship 1· Jul 22, 2017· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
SUB
R1 · 1:07

Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseBJJ

2022Contenders Lightweight Championship · Contenders
2022FCC Lightweight Championship · Full Contact Contender (FCC)
2021Clan Wars Featherweight Championship · Clan Wars
2019Purple belt · BJJ
2016Champion · Malaysian Invasion MMA · Featherweight
2015Started in BJJ
Champion · ADCC Singapore Open
Brown belt · BJJ

Camp

Next Generation MMA · Liverpool, England
Monarchy MMA · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia Former
SBG Ireland · Dublin, Ireland Former
Dublin Combat Academy · Dublin, Ireland Former

Coaches

Paul Rimmer · Head coach
Bruno Barbosa · Grappling coach

Training partners

Paddy Pimblett
Molly McCann
Luke Riley
Luke Barnatt

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)

Submission Threat

98 · top 4% in division

Punch power83

Kick power82

Punch speed50

Kick speed74

Accuracy48

Takedowns93

Ground striking94

Submissions98

Chin91

Body strength65

Cardio81

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 12-3-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed2.60per min

39% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.66per min

50% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed2.01per 15 min

35% success

Takedowns stuffed64%

Submission attempts1.1per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 0-2-0 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.03per min

39% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.40per min

50% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.00per 15 min

13% success

Takedowns stuffed89%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Shem Rock sits in the top 25.

OKTAGON

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Shem Rock earns per fight.

Shem Rock's salary & career earnings →

Official OKTAGON Ranking

Shem Rock's standing in the official OKTAGON rankings.

Current: Unranked
Peak: #10 Lightweight
First ranked: May 16, 2025
Times ranked: 1

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1710▼30
Peak: 1768May 17, 2025
Rated fights: 16

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Frequently asked questions

When does Shem Rock fight next?

Shem Rock fights Connor Hughes on Saturday, November 14, 2026 at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy.

What is Shem Rock's record?

Shem Rock's professional MMA record is 12-3-1.

Who is Shem Rock fighting next?

Shem Rock's next opponent is Connor Hughes at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy.

Who did Shem Rock fight last?

Shem Rock most recently fought Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady at UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs Murphy on Saturday, March 21, 2026, LOSS (Unanimous Decision).

What weight class does Shem Rock fight in?

Shem Rock fights at Lightweight.

How many knockouts does Shem Rock have?

Shem Rock has 2 wins by KO/TKO and 9 wins by submission.

How tall is Shem Rock?

Shem Rock is 5'11" (180 cm) tall.

How much does Shem Rock weigh?

Shem Rock weighs 155 lbs (70 kg).

What is Shem Rock's reach?

Shem Rock has a reach of 73" (185 cm).

How old is Shem Rock?

Shem Rock is 33 years old (born Nov 5, 1993).

Where is Shem Rock from?

Shem Rock is from Ireland.

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