Philip Rowe | |
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Born | Philip Rowe [1] July 18, 1990 Brooklyn, New York, United States |
Other names | The Fresh Prince |
Height | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
Weight | 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb) |
Division | Welterweight |
Reach | 80 in (203 cm) [2] |
Fighting out of | Orlando, Florida |
Team | Fusion Xcel Performance |
Years active | 2014–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 14 |
Wins | 10 |
By knockout | 6 |
By submission | 4 |
Losses | 4 |
By knockout | 1 |
By decision | 3 |
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog |
Philip Rowe [1] (born July 18, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
Rowe went to Daytona State College, eventually becoming a Well Logging Engineer before undergoing a fighting career. [3]
A professional since October 2014, Phil Rowe owns a 6–2 record on the regional scene with the wins being four submissions and two knockouts. After losing his first two bouts off his professional MMA career, via TKO in the first round against Roberto Yong at RITC 174 and via unanimous decision against Justin Lesko at XCC 20, Rowe won his first bout submitting Jeremy Bethea at House of Fame 4 via rear-naked choke in the second round. Rowe would go on to win his next 5 bouts on the regional scene all by first or second round stoppage, culminating at Island Fights 53, where he tapped out Matt McKeon in the second round. [4]
Rowe was invited to compete at Dana White's Contender Series 25 on August 20, 2019, against Leon Shahbazyan. He won the bout and an UFC contract via third round TKO. [5]
Phil Rowe was briefly linked to a welterweight bout with Laureano Staropoli at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs. Rozenstruik on March 28, 2020. However, Rowe was removed from the card in late February for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Khaos Williams. [6]
Rowe was briefly linked to a bout with promotional newcomer Matthew Semelsberger at UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar on August 22, 2020. [7] However, Rowe pulled out of the bout citing a toe injury and was replaced by Carlton Minus. [8]
Rowe made his UFC debut against Gabriel Green at UFC 258 on February 13, 2021. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [9]
In his sophomore performance, Rowe faced Orion Cosce on July 31, 2021, at UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland. At the weigh-ins, Rowe weighed in at 173.5 pounds, two and half pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit. His bout proceeded at a catchweight and he was fined 20% of his individual purse, which went to his opponent Orion Cosce. [10] He won the bout via TKO stoppage in the second round. [11]
Rowe faced Jason Witt on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland. [12] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. [13]
Rowe was scheduled to face Abubakar Nurmagomedov on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez. [14] However, the pairing was cancelled due to complications on both sides. Rowe has been forced to withdraw due to an injury, while Nurmagomedov is dealing with visa issues. [15]
Rowe faced Niko Price on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42. [16] In a third round comeback, Rowe won the bout via TKO stoppage. [17]
Rowe faced Neil Magny on June 24, 2023, at UFC on ABC 5. [18] He lost the bout via split decision. [19]
Rowe competed against Kody Steele at WNO: Jones v Ruotolo on June 18, 2021, and lost via decision. [20]
Rowe then faced Gordon Ryan in an exhibition match in the main event of WNO: Ryan v Rowe on October 20, 2021. [21] Rowe was submitted four times throughout the match. [22]
Rowe competed against Craig Jones in the main event of Karate Combat's Pit Submission Series 2 on February 23, 2024. [23] He was submitted with a flying triangle choke and lost the match. [24]
Rowe is scheduled to face Jake Matthews on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302. [25]
14 matches | 10 wins | 4 losses |
By knockout | 6 | 1 |
By submission | 4 | 0 |
By decision | 0 | 3 |
Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
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Loss | 10–4 | Neil Magny | Decision (split) | UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria | June 24, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
Win | 10–3 | Niko Price | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland | December 3, 2022 | 3 | 3:26 | Orlando, Florida, United States | Catchweight (173.5 lb) bout; Rowe missed weight. |
Win | 9–3 | Jason Witt | TKO (punches) | UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland | February 5, 2022 | 2 | 2:15 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 8–3 | Orion Cosce | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland | July 31, 2021 | 2 | 4:21 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (173.5 lb) bout; Rowe missed weight. |
Loss | 7–3 | Gabriel Green | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 258 | February 13, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 7–2 | Leon Shahbazyan | TKO (punches) | Dana White's Contender Series 25 | August 20, 2019 | 3 | 0:16 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Win | 6–2 | Matt McKeon | Submission (guillotine choke) | Island Fights 53 | March 6, 2019 | 2 | 2:34 | Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, United States | |
Win | 5–2 | Andrew Hellner | Submission (guillotine choke) | Battleground MMA | June 16, 2018 | 1 | 2:19 | Largo, Florida, United States | |
Win | 4–2 | Cole Milani | TKO (punches) | CageSport 50 | April 28, 2018 | 1 | 0:41 | Tacoma, Washington, United States | Catchweight (176 lb) bout. |
Win | 3–2 | Josh Zuckerman | Submission (rear-naked choke) | V3 Fights 64 | November 11, 2017 | 1 | 2:59 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
Win | 2–2 | Ian Brofsky | TKO (punches) | PA Cage Fight 27 | February 17, 2017 | 2 | 1:28 | Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United States | Return to Welterweight. |
Win | 1–2 | Jeremy Bethea | Submission (rear-naked choke) | House of Fame 4 | October 29, 2015 | 2 | 2:22 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
Loss | 0–2 | Justin Lesko | Decision (unanimous) | XCC 20 | April 25, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States | Lightweight debut. |
Loss | 0–1 | Roberto Yong | TKO (punches) | RITC 174 | October 11, 2014 | 1 | 2:05 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States | Welterweight debut. |
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