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UFC Fight Night: Al-Selwady, Rock Throw Punches After Final Bell
At UFC Fight Night in London, Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady and Shaqueme Rock exchanged punches after their match ended. Al-Selwady won the fight by unanimous decision.
Tempers flared at a UFC Fight Night event at the O2 Arena in London, England, on Saturday after the conclusion of a lightweight fight between Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady and Shaqueme 'Shem' Rock. After the final horn, Al-Selwady, believing he had won, extended his hand to Rock, who moved to shake it. Al-Selwady rejected the handshake and cursed at Rock, who then tapped Al-Selwady's cheek. Al-Selwady then punched at Rock, missing as the referee intervened. The two fighters eventually shook hands, and Al-Selwady was declared the winner by judges' decision.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred after the final horn in London, England.
- Abdul-Kareem Al-Selwady fought Shaqueme 'Shem' Rock.
- Al-Selwady cursed at Rock and refused to shake his hand.
- Rock tapped Al-Selwady on the cheek.
- Al-Selwady threw a punch at Rock, but missed.
- Al-Selwady won the match by judges' decision.
- It is unclear whether the UFC will impose further discipline.
- In 2010, Paul Daley was banned from the UFC for punching Josh Koscheck after their fight.