Liverpool’s Shem Rock, is gearing up for a comeback at OKTAGON 56 in Birmingham. Training out of the famed Next Generation gym with the likes of Molly McCann and Paddy Pimblett, Shem is ready to deliver another ‘Shem show’ in the MMA world.
OKTAGON MMA just re-signed this Liverpool firebrand. Shem’s not just known for his skills in the cage; he’s got a knack for stirring up drama outside it too. With a solid 9-1-1 record.
But Shem’s path hasn’t been smooth. He was all set to fight at OKTAGON’s first UK event in Manchester, but a scuffle at the weigh-ins with Jaroslav Pokorny scrapped that plan. After some back-and-forth with the promoters, Shem’s now primed for a comeback at OKTAGON 56.
Shem had options elsewhere but chose to stick with OKTAGON. He knew jumping ship would leave him regretting what might have been with the promotion. Grateful to the people who made his new deal happen, Shem’s message is clear: the featherweight and lightweight divisions better watch out.
OKTAGON’s co-founder, Ondrej Novotny, acknowledges Shem’s polarising effect. Loved and hated, especially in the Czech Republic, they’re bringing Shem there for a showdown. But first, he’s hitting the cage in Birmingham.
OKTAGON MMA is carving out a name for itself in European MMA. With top production and engaging fights, it’s now among the top five promotions. Fans keen to catch Shem’s return can sign up for OKTAGON 56 on the official site. Expect a blend of thrill, drama, and elite MMA battles.
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