Shem Rock
Last fight: Loss vs Connor Hughes · TKO · Nov 14, 2026
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CAREER SUMMARY
Shem Rock holds a professional MMA record of 12-4-1. Rock has won 12 fights: 2 by KO/TKO, 9 by submission, 1 by decision. Of 4 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. Most recent fight: November 14, 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
Latest on Shem Rock
More on the blogCareer history
- LOSSPFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy· Nov 14, 2026· Lightweight· 12-4-1 vs 13-3TKOR2 · 1:04
- LOSSUFC Fight Night: Evloev vs Murphy· Mar 21, 2026· Lightweight· 12-3-1 vs 16-4UDR3 · 5:00
- LOSSUFC Qatar: Tsarukyan vs Hooker· Nov 22, 2025· Lightweight· 12-2-1 vs 11-0UDR3 · 5:00
- WINOKTAGON 71: Poppeck vs Langer· May 17, 2025· 73 kg Catchweight· 12-1-1 vs 15-10SDR3 · 5:00
- WINOKTAGON 58: Vémola vs Végh 2· Jun 8, 2024· Lightweight· 11-1-1 vs 16-12SUBR1 · 3:06
- WINOKTAGON 56: Aby vs Creasey· Apr 20, 2024· 68 kg Catchweight· 10-1-1 vs 7-2SUBR1 · 1:47
- WINvs Jan MalachOKTAGON 45 Special: Magard vs Lima· Jul 28, 2023· Lightweight· 9-1-1 vs 15-14SUBR1 · 2:08
- DRAWvs Arthur LimaOKTAGON 42: Keita vs Tichota· Apr 29, 2023· 71 kg Catchweight· 8-1-1 vs 10-2-2DRAWR3 · 5:00
- WINvs Mike Thompson×1Title bout · Title win #1Full Contact Contender 32· Dec 17, 2022· Lightweight· 8-1 vs 4-2SUBR1
- WINvs Harry Davies×1Title bout · Title win #1Contenders 33· Sep 3, 2022· Lightweight· 7-1 vs 5-5TKOR1 · 0:06
- LOSSvs Nathan KellyClan Wars 42· Oct 9, 2021· Featherweight· 6-1 vs 3-2TKOR1
- WINvs Neil Ward×1Title bout · Title win #1Clan Wars 39· Jun 5, 2021· Featherweight· 6-0 vs 3-4SUBR1
- WINvs Hassan MandourProbellum: Dubai - Lazzez vs. Murati· Feb 7, 2020· Featherweight· 5-0 vs 6-2TKOR2 · 0:26
- WINvs Rocky LeeWay Of The Dragon Championships 3· Jan 12, 2019· Featherweight· 4-0 vs 4-5SUBR1 · 4:45
- WINvs Hendi PraharsoMFC 9· Nov 17, 2018· Featherweight· 3-0 vs 0-1SUBR1 · 1:13
- WINvs Ernest TangGolden Warriors Fighting Championship 2· Sep 9, 2017· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 1-2SUBR1 · 1:39
- WINvs Joshua KhiewGolden Warriors Fighting Championship 1· Jul 22, 2017· Featherweight· 1-0 vs 1-1SUBR1 · 1:07
Title bout· ×N = title win number N in that promotion
- WINvs Muhammad Nazri SutariMalaysian Invasion 4: Grand Finals· Oct 8, 2016· Lightweight· 4-0 vs 6-4SUBR2 · 2:35
- WINvs Don SulaimanMalaysian Invasion 4: Contender Fight· Sep 3, 2016· Lightweight· 3-0 vs 2-2SD
- WINvs Saeid JafariMalaysian Invasion 4: Semifinals· Aug 6, 2016· Lightweight· 2-0 vs 0-1TKOR1
- WINvs Yerkin AralbayevMalaysian Invasion 4: Ladder Match· Apr 15, 2016· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 0-1TKOR1
Background
Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp
- 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 AceUFCalendar's style model · Lightweight roster (480 fighters)
Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.
By the numbers
Where they rank
All-time boards where Shem Rock sits in the top 25.
- #4 Fastest submissions, Catchweight1:47
- #4 Fastest submissions, Lightweight2:08
- #5 Most submission attempts per 15 minutes, all divisions2.0
- #7 Fastest submissions, Lightweight3:06
- #8 Most submissions, all divisions3
- #12 Fastest finishes, Catchweight1:47
- #14 Most takedowns in a fight, Catchweight4
- #15 Fastest finishes, Lightweight2:08
Related fighters
Salary & career earnings
Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Shem Rock earns per fight.
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
UFCalendar Power Index rating
- Current
- 1671▼33
- Peak
- 1761May 17, 2025
- Rated fights
- 17
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 12-4-1.
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 Connor Hughes at PFL Dubai: Nemkov vs Bilostenniy on Saturday, November 14, 2026, LOSS (TKO).
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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