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Tale of the Tape
Age
32
Height
5' 11"
Reach
73"
Stance
Southpaw
Country
England
Key Stats
75%
Win Rate
92%
Finish Rate
2
KO/TKO Wins
9
Submission Wins
3
Title Fight Wins
16
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
Nobody hands you anything at lightweight. Shem Rock has built a 12-3 record the hard way, one fight at a time since leaving England's regional scene.
A submission threat first and always — 9 taps forced in 12 wins. Every exchange on the mat carries a trap door. Add the southpaw stance, and the puzzle gets harder still.
The last fight went to Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady (Decision - Unanimous) — a setback, and the interesting question is always what a fighter does with one.
Recent Fights
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady
Decision - Unanimous · Mar 21, 2026
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy
Nurullo Aliev
Decision - Unanimous · Nov 22, 2025
UFC Fight Night: Tsarukyan vs. Hooker
Attila Korkmaz
Decision - Split · May 17, 2025
Oktagon 71: Poppeck vs. Langer
Jaroslav Pokorny
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R1 · Jun 8, 2024
Oktagon MMA: Oktagon 58
Stefano Catacoli
Submission (Rear Naked Choke) R1 · Apr 20, 2024
Oktagon MMA: Oktagon 56
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