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Shem Rock

Lightweight Division

12-3-1 (W-L-D)

2

Wins by Knockout

9

Wins by Submission

Shem Rock
  • Last fight

    Win

    Rock vs Al-Selwady

    Mar. 21, 2026

athlete record

Info

Learn more about Shem Rock's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Not Fighting
Place of Birth
Liverpool, England
Trains at
NEXT Generation MMA
Age
32
Height
71.00
Weight
156.00
Octagon Debut
Nov. 22, 2025
Reach
73.00
Leg reach
43.50
  • Pro since 2017
     
  • Teammate of Luke Riley and Paddy Pimblett
     
  • Two wins by KO, nine by submission (6 RNC, armbar, python trap, one unknown)

UFC Fight Night (3/21/26) Rock lost a three round unanimous decision to Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady

UFC Fight Night (11/22/25) Rock lost a three round unanimous decision to Nurullo Aliev

When and why did you start training for fighting? Crazy story: I found martial arts while I was on the run for a crime I didn’t commit. I started late at 22, but I’ve used the sport to turn my life around.

What professional titles have you held? Malaysian Invasion champion (TV show in Malaysia), FCC champion, Clan Wars champion, Contenders champion

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? ADCC Singapore, UAEJJF world champion. I’ve probably had over 150 BJJ matches and lost around four only

Any belts/ranks in grappling disciplines? Brown belt BJJ

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? Arthur Lima — went up a weight class on short notice, dislocated my ribs two weeks out from fight; got robbed (by the judges) who scored it a draw

Who is your favorite fighter and why? Chimaev – SMESH!

Did you go to college and if so, what degree did you earn? No – never went school or nothing

What was your job before you started fighting? I’ve never had a legal job in my life

Origin of nickname: I like taking belts from champions; I hunt them.

Personal Life / Background (family stuff, kids, etc.): I don’t have nothing else, just fighting

What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight? All I do is train, watch fights, eat, sleep, lift weights. I’m obsessed. I don’t want nothing else in my life.