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Connor Hughes vs Shem Rock

Connor Hughes is 12-3-0; Shem Rock is 12-3-1. Shem Rock is 3 years older than Connor Hughes. Connor Hughes and Shem Rock have never fought each other. They are booked to fight at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy on Sat, Nov 14, 2026.

Connor Hughes
England
Connor Hughes
12-3-0
Loss · KnockoutWin · KnockoutWin · Knockout
WelterweightNever fought
BookedThey fight at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy, Sat, Nov 14, 2026.Bout breakdown ›
Shem Rock
Ireland
Shem Rock
“Shem” · 12-3-1
Loss · Unanimous DecisionLoss · Unanimous DecisionWin · Decision
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Style & credentials

Connor Hughes

No background on record

Camp · MMA Academy Liverpool
Shem Rock

No background on record

Camp · Monarchy MMA

Sig. strikes by zone

Where each fighter lands, as a share of significant strikes

39%
Head
60%
29%
Body
25%
31%
Leg
15%

Time in position

Share of fight time at distance, in the clinch and on the ground

Connor Hugheslast 8 fights
59%17%24%
Shem Rocklast 7 fights
67%18%15%
DistanceClinchGround

How good, really

Each stat against every UFC fighter, in plain words

Connor Hughes· incl. 8 fights outside the UFC Shem Rock· incl. 5 fights outside the UFC
Strikes landed / min
2.202.60
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Connor Hughes · Poor · better than 15% of UFC fightersShem Rock · Below avg · better than 25% of UFC fighters
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
4.543.66
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Connor Hughes · Poor · better than 19% of UFC fightersShem Rock · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Takedowns landed / 15 min
0.182.01
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Connor Hughes · Poor · better than 10% of UFC fightersShem Rock · Good · better than 71% of UFC fighters
Takedown accuracy
17%35%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Connor Hughes · Poor · better than 10% of UFC fightersShem Rock · Average · better than 42% of UFC fighters
Takedown defence
36%64%
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Connor Hughes · Poor · better than 11% of UFC fightersShem Rock · Average · better than 49% of UFC fighters
Submission attempts / 15 min
0.401.10
PoorBelow avgAverageGoodElite
Connor Hughes · Average · better than 48% of UFC fightersShem Rock · Good · better than 83% of UFC fighters

Ranked against 1484 UFC fighters with five or more UFC fights.

Striking & grappling

Same scale left and right on every row

2.20
Strikes landed / min
2.60
4.54
Strikes taken / minfewer is better
3.66
0.18 / 1.1
Takedowns landed / 15 min
2.01 / 5.7
17%
Takedown accuracy
35%
36%
Takedown defence
64%
1:48
Control time / fight
1:50
0.40
Submission attempts / 15 min
1.10

Bars in a row share one scale. The stronger side is solid; the pale tail behind takedowns is attempts.

Where the strikes land

Range × target

Connor Hughes8 fights · by range and by target
Range
64%Distance · 149
23%Clinch · 54
13%Ground · 30
Target
39%Head · 71
29%Body · 53
31%Leg · 56

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Shem Rock7 fights · by range and by target
Range
55%Distance · 143
26%Clinch · 67
19%Ground · 49
Target
60%Head · 104
25%Body · 44
15%Leg · 26

The range × target cross-tab is logged for UFC fights only.

Share of significant strikes landed by range and target · landed / attempted in each cell.

Frequently asked questions

Have Connor Hughes and Shem Rock ever fought?

Not yet. Connor Hughes and Shem Rock have never fought, but they are booked to meet at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy on Sat, Nov 14, 2026.

What are the records of Connor Hughes and Shem Rock?

Connor Hughes is 12-3-0 and Shem Rock is 12-3-1.

Who has the longer reach, Connor Hughes or Shem Rock?

Neither. Both have a 73" · 185 cm reach.

Who is taller, Connor Hughes or Shem Rock?

Neither. Both stand 5'11" · 180 cm.

Who is older, Connor Hughes or Shem Rock?

Shem Rock is 32 and Connor Hughes is 29.

Who has more finishes, Connor Hughes or Shem Rock?

Connor Hughes has 10 wins inside the distance (6 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission); Shem Rock has 11 wins (2 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission).