Shaqueme Rock
Shem
United Kingdom
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.
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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.