Philip 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.
22 Facts About Philip Rowe
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Philip Rowe was invited to compete at Dana White's Contender Series 25 on August 20,2019, against Leon Shahbazyan.
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Philip Rowe won the bout and an UFC contract via third round TKO.
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Phil Philip Rowe was briefly linked to a welterweight bout with Laureano Staropoli at UFC on ESPN: Ngannou vs Rozenstruik on March 28,2020.
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Philip Rowe was briefly linked to a bout with promotional newcomer Matthew Semelsberger at UFC on ESPN: Munhoz vs Edgar on August 22,2020.
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However, Philip Rowe pulled out of the bout citing a toe injury and was replaced by Carlton Minus.
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Philip Rowe made his UFC debut against Gabriel Green at UFC 258 on February 13,2021.
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At the weigh-ins, Philip Rowe weighed in at 173.5 pounds, two and half pounds over the welterweight non-title fight limit.
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Philip Rowe won the bout via TKO stoppage in the second round.
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Philip Rowe faced Jason Witt on February 5,2022, at UFC Fight Night: Hermansson vs Strickland.
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Philip Rowe won the fight via technical knockout in round two.
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Philip Rowe was scheduled to face Abubakar Nurmagomedov on July 16,2022, at UFC on ABC: Ortega vs Rodriguez.
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Philip Rowe has been forced to withdraw due to an injury, while Nurmagomedov is dealing with visa issues.
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Philip Rowe faced Niko Price on December 3,2022, at UFC on ESPN 42.
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Philip Rowe faced Neil Magny on June 24,2023, at UFC on ABC 5.
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Philip Rowe faced Jake Matthews on June 1,2024, at UFC 302.
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Philip Rowe competed against Kody Steele at WNO: Jones v Ruotolo on June 18,2021, and lost via decision.
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Philip Rowe then faced Gordon Ryan in an exhibition match in the main event of WNO: Ryan v Philip Rowe on October 20,2021.
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Philip Rowe competed against Craig Jones in the main event of Karate Combat's Pit Submission Series 2 on February 23,2024.
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Philip Rowe was submitted with a flying triangle choke and lost the match.
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Philip Rowe competed against Lucas LaRue at Pit Submission Series 6 on June 28,2024.
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Philip Rowe won the match by submission with a rear-naked choke.