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UFC LONDON LIGHTWEIGHT BOUT

SHEM ROCK VS AL-SELWADY

UFC LONDON • O2 ARENA, UK • MARCH 21, 2026
ORTHODOX
Shem Rock

SHEM ROCK

"THE OUTLAW"
RECORD12-2-1
AGE31
HEIGHT178 cm
REACH183 cm
ODDS2.10
FORM
W
W
W
W
L
Victory Breakdown
KO (2)
SUB (9)
DEC (1)
STYLE
BJJ SPECIALIST
STRENGTH
ELITE SCRAMBLER

PREVIOUS FIGHT RECORDS

vs. Jamahal King WIN (KO)
Rank: #11 Level: Rising Star
vs. Khabib Green WIN (SUB)
Rank: Unranked Level: Knockout Artist
vs. Kevin Walker LOSS (KO)
Rank: Unranked Level: Elite Striker
VS
ORTHODOX
Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady

AL-SELWADY

"PRIDE OF PALESTINE"
RECORD15-4-0
AGE29
HEIGHT170 cm
REACH175 cm
ODDS1.75
FORM
L
W
W
W
W
Victory Breakdown
KO (8)
SUB (2)
DEC (5)
STRIKING
POWER BOXER
KO WINS
8 STOPS

PREVIOUS FIGHT RECORDS

vs. Justin Perez WIN (KO)
Rank: Unranked Level: Prospect
vs. Dan Wilson LOSS (KO)
Rank: Unranked Level: Elite Striker
vs. Dan Taylor LOSS (DEC)
Rank: #5 Level: Elite Striker

AGENT 22: TACTICAL SPIDER MATRIX

A.I. Generated Attribute Comparison

📈 SHARP vs. PUBLIC SPLIT

Tracking syndicate money vs. retail betting volume in real-time across major sportsbooks.

TICKETS (Public) 65% ON AL-SELWADY
35% (ROCK)
MONEY (Sharps) 55% ON SHEM ROCK
45% (AL-SELWADY)
AGENT 22 ALERT: Sharp money is trickling onto the submission specialist Shem Rock. Public is backing the established UFC striker.

🎯 VALUE PROP SCANNER

Agent 22's highest +EV expected value derivative markets for this matchup.

Rock by Submission
Implied Prob: 35%
+350
EDGE: 10.2%
LUCRATIVE DOG
Shem Rock ML
Implied Prob: 48%
+110
EDGE: 4.8%
Not To Go The Distance
Implied Prob: 65%
-150
EDGE: 7.2%

⏱️ DANGER ZONE TIMELINE

Predictive model detailing when each fighter hits their absolute peak finishing sequence probability.

ROCK
NECK HUNT
ROUND 1
Rock's initial blitz and sub attempts are peak here.
SELWADY
PRESSURE
ROUND 2
Selwady begins to take over if the sub is avoided.
DURABILITY
TEST
ROUND 3
High probability of a grinder decision.

PRO INTEL: ADVANCED METRICS

Submission Rate
ROCK 75% WINS
Deadly if it hits the mat.
Takedown Average
SELWADY 2.32 / 15m
Aggressive wrestler.
Strike Accuracy
SELWADY 34%
Low accuracy but high power.
Takedown Defense
SELWADY 20%
Significant hole in his game.

CAMP WARFARE INTEL

NEXT GENERATION / LIVERPOOL
Liverpool, UK
  • Grappling Shark: Training with elite European grapplers to sharpen the back-take.
  • Home Field Blitz: Prepared for a fast-paced environment at the O2.
  • CAMP DNA: Submissions, Scrambles, Pace.
FORTIS MMA / USA
Dallas, Texas
  • Strategic Warfare: Training under Sayif Saud to neutralize Rock's unique style.
  • Wrestling Base: Focus on maintaining top control without entering submission traps.
  • CAMP DNA: Strategy, Wrestling, Discipline.

TECHNICAL WAR ROOM

SHEM ROCK

TACTICAL BREAKDOWN

Shem Rock needs to make this a chaotic grappling match. By using his striking to force a clinch or a desperate takedown from Selwady, he can look for transitions to the back. Rock is one of the best in Europe at finding the neck from any position.

AL-SELWADY

TACTICAL BREAKDOWN

Selwady must keep this in the center of the cage. His power is a significant equalizer, and Rock has shown vulnerability to being backed up. If Selwady can stuff the first few takedowns, the momentum will shift heavily in his favor.

EXPERT BREAKDOWN & PREDICTION

PREDICTED WINNER: AL-SELWADY

This is a classic "Striker vs Grappler" matchup with high stakes. Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady brings the physical tools and the power to end the fight early, but his 20% takedown defense is a massive red flag against a specialist like Shem Rock. However, Selwady's experience against higher-level competition usually prevails in these scenarios. Expect a tense first round where Rock threatens with submissions, but Selwady eventually finds his range and wins a competitive decision through volume and damage.