Shaqueme Rock
Shem
United Kingdom
Swept on scorecards in London
Rock lost to Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady via unanimous decision (27-30, 27-30, 27-30) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.
ANALYSIS
It goes without saying that getting swept on the scorecards in a pick 'em fight is a bad look. Rock could get absolutely nothing going offensively throughout the course of the bout, losing the significant strike battle by an 81-47 mark, in addition to landing just 1-of-6 takedown attempts. The 32-year-old Liverpool native is now 0-2 in the UFC following an unbeaten six-fight run with Oktagon MMA. Rock needs to find a win his next time out by any means necessary.
It goes without saying that getting swept on the scorecards in a pick 'em fight is a bad look. Rock could get absolutely nothing going offensively throughout the course of the bout, losing the significant strike battle by an 81-47 mark, in addition to landing just 1-of-6 takedown attempts. The 32-year-old Liverpool native is now 0-2 in the UFC following an unbeaten six-fight run with Oktagon MMA. Rock needs to find a win his next time out by any means necessary.
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Second fight scheduled
Rock is scheduled to compete against Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady in a lightweight fight at UFC London on March 21, per Damon Martin of MMA Fighting.
ANALYSIS
After losing to Nurullo Allev at UFC Qatar in November, Rock will have a second chance to fight in the UFC. The latter, with a 12-1-1 MMA record, will take on someone fighting off a two-year layoff.
After losing to Nurullo Allev at UFC Qatar in November, Rock will have a second chance to fight in the UFC. The latter, with a 12-1-1 MMA record, will take on someone fighting off a two-year layoff.
Comes up short in debut
Rock lost to Nurullo Aliev via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Qatar on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Rock came up short in his debut fight as a betting underdog of roughly (+235), as he was controlled by the grappling-based attack of Aliev, who also landed the more impactful blows. There were some positives, as Rock finished strong in Round 3, collecting a takedown and winning the significant striking battle 12-to-9, but it wasn't enough in the eyes of the judges. The 32-year-old Brit will need a bounce-back effort his next time out.
Rock came up short in his debut fight as a betting underdog of roughly (+235), as he was controlled by the grappling-based attack of Aliev, who also landed the more impactful blows. There were some positives, as Rock finished strong in Round 3, collecting a takedown and winning the significant striking battle 12-to-9, but it wasn't enough in the eyes of the judges. The 32-year-old Brit will need a bounce-back effort his next time out.
UFC debut scheduled
Rock will fight Nurullo Aliev at UFC Qatar on Nov. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Rock will be making his promotional debut against Nurullo after recording a 12-1-1 record in his professional career -- his lone loss coming way back in October 2021. The 31-year-old lightweight will be tested in his first UFC bout against Aliev, who boasts an undefeated record (10-0) but could be a bit rusty after fighting just once in the past two years.
Rock will be making his promotional debut against Nurullo after recording a 12-1-1 record in his professional career -- his lone loss coming way back in October 2021. The 31-year-old lightweight will be tested in his first UFC bout against Aliev, who boasts an undefeated record (10-0) but could be a bit rusty after fighting just once in the past two years.