Fighter

Shem Rock

"Shem"

12-3-1

IrelandLast 5

Amateur MMA 4-0

NEXT FIGHT

No upcoming fight scheduled.

Shem Rock holds a professional MMA record of 12-3-1. Their full professional MMA career spans 16 bouts on record. Shem Rock has won 12 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 6 by decision. Of 3 career losses, 1 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Shem Rock lands 3.03 significant strikes per minute with 39% accuracy and averages 1.00 takedowns per 15 minutes. Most recent fight: March 21, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, OKTAGON.

Profile

Height: 5'11"180 cm
Weight: 155 lbs70 kg
Reach: 73"185 cm
Stance: Southpaw
DOB: 1993-11-05
Age: 32
Team: Next Generation MMA
Nationality: Ireland
Birthplace: Liverpool, England

Fight DNA

Submission Ace

UFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (302 fighters)

One-Shot Power

98 · top 3% in division

Punch power81

Kick power98

Punch speed52

Kick speed95

Accuracy61

Takedowns62

Ground striking93

Submissions97

Chin91

Body strength66

Cardio67

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

By the numbers

UFC careerRecord: 12-3-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed3.03per min

39% accuracy

Strikes absorbed4.40per min

49% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed1.00per 15 min

13% success

Takedowns stuffed88%

Submission attempts0.0per 15 min

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and our model's estimate of what Shem Rock earns per fight.

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Career history

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

Career history data via Tapology.

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: 1702▼29
Peak: 1760May 17, 2025
Rated fights: 15

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Frequently asked questions

When does Shem Rock fight next?

Shem Rock has no confirmed upcoming fight.

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 has not been announced.

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 4 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 32 years old (born Nov 5, 1993).

Where is Shem Rock from?

Shem Rock is from Ireland.

CAREER SUMMARY