| Philip Rowe | |
|---|---|
| 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.
Background
Rowe went to Daytona State College, eventually becoming a Well Logging Engineer before undergoing a fighting career.[3]
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.[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]
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.[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]
Mixed martial arts record
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. |
See also
References
- 1 2 "MIXED MARTIAL ARTS SHOW RESULTS DATE: February 5th, 2022 LOCATION: UFC APEX, Las Vegas" (PDF). boxing.nv.gov. 2021-12-04. Retrieved 2022-03-14.
- ↑ "Stats | UFC". ufcstats.com.
- ↑ "Philip Rowe | UFC". www.ufc.com. 2019-09-20. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ↑ "Across the Pond Profile: UFC fighters Phil Rowe and Hannah Goldy | MMA UK". 2019-09-01. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ↑ Lee, Alexander K. (2019-08-20). "Dana White's Contender Series results: Philip Rowe lone contract winner after thrilling main event". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2019-08-20.
- ↑ Staff (2020-02-28). "Laureano Staropoli and Jeff Hughes have new opponents for UFC Columbus". mmadna.nl. Retrieved 2019-02-28. (in Dutch)
- ↑ Edward Lee (2020-08-07). "Frederick County's Matthew Semelsberger signs contract with UFC, realizing childhood quest". baltimoresun.com. Retrieved 2020-08-12.
- ↑ "Geen vervanger Romero, Waterson vs. Hill gecanceld en nieuwe tegenstander OSP op 22 augustus". mmadna.nl. 2020-07-13. Retrieved 2021-05-25. (in Dutch)
- ↑ Evanoff, Josh (2021-02-13). "UFC 258 Results: Gabe Green Kicks His Way to Victory, Defeats Philip Rowe". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ↑ Steven Marrocco (2021-07-30). "UFC Vegas 33 weigh-in results: Ex-UFC champion Nicco Montano misses by 7 pounds, fight cancelled". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2021-07-30.
- ↑ Anderson, Jay (2021-07-31). "UFC Vegas 33 Results: Phil Rowe Leaves Orion Cosce Seeing Stars". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ↑ DNA, MMA (2021-10-08). "Jason Witt vs. Phil Rowe toegevoegd aan UFC evenement op 5 februari". MMA DNA. Retrieved 2021-10-08.
- ↑ Evanoff, Josh (2022-02-05). "UFC Vegas 47: Phil Rowe Stops Jason Witt, Claims Second Straight Second Round Finish". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2022-02-05.
- ↑ Anderson, Jay (17 June 2022). "Phil Rowe vs. Abubakar Nurmagomedov Added to UFC Long Island". Cageside Press.
- ↑ Alexander K. Lee (2022-07-12). "Phil Rowe vs. Abubakar Nurmagomedov off UFC on ABC 3". mmafighting.com. Retrieved 2022-07-12.
- ↑ Nolan King (2022-10-11). "Niko Price returns after 14-month layoff, faces Phil Rowe at UFC Orlando". mmajunkie.usatoday.com. Retrieved 2022-10-11.
- ↑ Dewar, Val (3 December 2022). "UFC Orlando: Phil Rowe Mounts Comeback, Stops Niko Price in Third". Cageside Press. Retrieved 5 December 2022.
- ↑ Martin, Damon (2023-05-02). "Neil Magny vs. Phil Rowe set for UFC Jacksonville on June 24". MMA Fighting. Retrieved 2023-05-03.
- ↑ Dewar, Val (2023-06-24). "UFC Jacksonville: Clinchwork Reigns Supreme, Neil Magny Takes Razor-Thin Split From Phil Rowe". Cageside Press. Retrieved 2023-06-25.
- ↑ Sherdog.com. "Philip Rowe". Sherdog.