Philip Rowe

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Philip Rowe
BornPhilip Ambrose Rowe
(1990-07-18) July 18, 1990 (age 34)
Brooklyn, New York, United States
Other namesThe Fresh Prince
Height6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight170 lb (77 kg; 12 st 2 lb)
Division Welterweight
Reach80 in (203 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Orlando, Florida, U.S.
TeamFusion Xcel Performance
Years active2014–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total15
Wins10
By knockout6
By submission4
Losses5
By knockout1
By decision4
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Philip Ambrose Rowe [2] [3] (born July 18, 1990) is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

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Background

Rowe went to Daytona State College, eventually becoming a Well Logging Engineer before undergoing a fighting career. [4]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

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. [5]

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. [6]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

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. [7]

Rowe was briefly linked to a bout with promotional newcomer Matthew Semelsberger at UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs. Edgar on August 22, 2020. [8] However, Rowe pulled out of the bout citing a toe injury and was replaced by Carlton Minus. [9]

Rowe made his UFC debut against Gabriel Green at UFC 258 on February 13, 2021. He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [10]

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. [11] He won the bout via TKO stoppage in the second round. [12]

Rowe faced Jason Witt on February 5, 2022, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland. [13] He won the fight via technical knockout in round two. [14]

Rowe was scheduled to face Abubakar Nurmagomedov on July 16, 2022, at UFC on ABC: Ortega vs. Rodríguez. [15] 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. [16]

Rowe faced Niko Price on December 3, 2022, at UFC on ESPN 42. [17] In a third round comeback, Rowe won the bout via TKO stoppage. [18]

Rowe faced Neil Magny on June 24, 2023, at UFC on ABC 5. [19] He lost the bout via split decision. [20]

Rowe faced Jake Matthews on June 1, 2024, at UFC 302. [21] He lost the fight by unanimous decision. [22]

Professional grappling career

Rowe competed against Kody Steele at WNO: Jones v Ruotolo on June 18, 2021, and lost via decision. [23]

Rowe then faced Gordon Ryan in an exhibition match in the main event of WNO: Ryan v Rowe on October 20, 2021. [24] Rowe was submitted four times throughout the match. [25]

Rowe competed against Craig Jones in the main event of Karate Combat's Pit Submission Series 2 on February 23, 2024. [26] He was submitted with a flying triangle choke and lost the match. [27]

Rowe competed against Lucas LaRue at Pit Submission Series 6 on June 28, 2024. [28] He won the match by submission with a rear-naked choke. [29]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
15 matches10 wins5 losses
By knockout61
By submission40
By decision04
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss10–5 Jake Matthews Decision (unanimous) UFC 302 June 1, 202435:00 Newark, New Jersey, United States
Loss10–4 Neil Magny Decision (split) UFC on ABC: Emmett vs. Topuria June 24, 202335:00 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Win10–3 Niko Price TKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Thompson vs. Holland December 3, 202233:26 Orlando, Florida, United StatesCatchweight (173.5 lb) bout; Rowe missed weight.
Win9–3 Jason Witt TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs. Strickland February 5, 202222:15 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win8–3Orion CosceTKO (punches) UFC on ESPN: Hall vs. Strickland July 31, 202124:21 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesCatchweight (173.5 lb) bout; Rowe missed weight.
Loss7–3 Gabriel Green Decision (unanimous) UFC 258 February 13, 202135:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win7–2Leon ShahbazyanTKO (punches) Dana White's Contender Series 25 August 20, 201930:16 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–2Matt McKeonSubmission (guillotine choke)Island Fights 53March 6, 201922:34 Ft. Walton Beach, Florida, United States
Win5–2Andrew HellnerSubmission (guillotine choke)Battleground MMAJune 16, 201812:19 Largo, Florida, United States
Win4–2Cole MilaniTKO (punches)CageSport 50April 28, 201810:41 Tacoma, Washington, United StatesCatchweight (176 lb) bout.
Win3–2Josh ZuckermanSubmission (rear-naked choke)V3 Fights 64November 11, 201712:59 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win2–2Ian BrofskyTKO (punches)PA Cage Fight 27February 17, 201721:28 Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania, United StatesReturn to Welterweight.
Win1–2Jeremy BetheaSubmission (rear-naked choke)House of Fame 4October 29, 201522:22 Jacksonville, Florida, United States
Loss0–2Justin LeskoDecision (unanimous)XCC 20April 25, 201535:00 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United StatesLightweight debut.
Loss0–1Roberto YongTKO (punches)RITC 174October 11, 201412:05 Phoenix, Arizona, United StatesWelterweight debut.

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