Connor Hughes knocks out Shem Rock in round two at PFL Dubai

Rock was making his PFL debut after back-to-back decision losses in the UFC, and was out cold after a left and right combination.

By Combat Sports UK Staff · Published Sat 14 Nov, 18:14 UK · AI-assisted reporting

Connor Hughes celebrates after knocking out Shem Rock at PFL Dubai — Photo: PFL

Liverpool lightweight Connor Hughes stopped his fellow Liverpudlian Shem Rock with a second-round knockout at PFL Dubai on Saturday.

Hughes landed a left and right combination during an exchange, and Rock was out cold.

Rock was making his PFL debut. He lost his last two fights in the UFC on decisions, to Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady and Nurullo Aliev. Hughes has reached two PFL Europe lightweight finals.

The fight took place at the Coca-Cola Arena in Dubai. On the same card, Adam Borics submitted Khasan Magomedsharipov in round one.

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