Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady Scores 30-27 Sweep Over Shem Rock for First UFC Win in London
The result follows a tense build-up featuring a weigh-in shove, leaving Rock on a two-fight skid.
Overview
- Al-Selwady defeated Rock by unanimous decision with identical 30-27 scorecards at UFC London.
- He controlled most of the bout, dominated early rounds, and stuffed a late takedown before landing ground strikes.
- Tempers flared after the horn when Rock threw a backhand and Al-Selwady was held back by his corner.
- The victory moves Al-Selwady to 16-4 overall and 1-1 in the UFC, marking his first win in the promotion.
- Pre-fight tensions included Rock’s six-week camp, trash talk about grappling, and a staged handshake that ended in a shove at the ceremonial weigh-ins.