Phil Rowe

The Fresh Prince

USA

Gets outworked in loss
WelterweightUFC
June 2, 2024
Rowe lost to Jake Matthews via unanimous decision (28-29, 28-29, 27-30) at UFC 302 on Saturday in Newark.
ANALYSIS
Rowe began the fight well, using his range to sting Matthews with hard right hands. Things changed when "The Celtic Kid" got aggressive, however, as the much longer fighter didn't seem to know what to do when his opponent collapsed the pocket. This is encapsulated by the end of Round 3, in which Rowe went for a sloppy takedown and ultimately got stuck on his back as the seconds ticked away. Rowe is a slick striker who can wrestle a bit, but he will run into serious problems if he can't handle an opponent who is willing to pressure. He falls to 10-5 in professional MMA due to the loss.
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To fight Jake Matthews
WelterweightUFC
March 30, 2024
Rowe will face Jake Matthews at UFC 302 on June 1, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Now 34 years old, Rowe holds a 3-2 record in the UFC and most recently lost to Neil Magny via split decision. As for Matthews, he's also coming off a loss in a bout against Michael Morales.
Drops razor-thin split decision
WelterweightUFC
June 24, 2023
Rowe lost to Neil Magny via split decision (28-29, 29-28, 28-29) at UFC on ABC 5 on Saturday in Jacksonville, Florida.
ANALYSIS
Good luck finding a fight where the two competitors are more evenly matched than this one. Neither man was able to gain any sort of traction, with Rowe consistently landing the bigger shots while Magny had the volume edge. This was a significant step up in competition for Rowe, especially considering all the high-level opposition Magny has faced in the past, and he responded with a very solid effort despite the setback. It was also nice to see Phil have no issues with the scale after missing weight for two of his prior three bouts. Set to turn 33 years of age in mid July, Rowe is 3-2 in his first five UFC bouts
Next fight scheduled
WelterweightUFC
May 2, 2023
Rowe is set to take on Neil Magny at UFC Jacksonville on June 24, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Rowe, who is coming off a win over Niko Price in December, will face veteran, Neil Magny, at UFC Jacksonville. The 32-year-old fighter, who is currently 3-1 in the UFC, will look to continue building his resume against Magny in June.
Wins after missing weight
WelterweightUFC
December 3, 2022
Rowe defeated Niko Price via TKO (punches) at 3:26 of Round 3 at UFC on ESPN 42 on Saturday in Orlando.
ANALYSIS
It's a huge win for Rowe that is somewhat muted by the fact he missed weight by 2.5 pounds Friday morning. He had to forfeit 30 percent of his fight purse to Price in order for the bout to proceed. Inside the Octagon, Rowe possessed a clear technical edge in what was primarily a stand-up affair. He won each of the first two rounds before nearly being finished early in Round 3. The fact he was not only able to survive but turn the tables and earn the stoppage win was primarily the result of Price gassing out and having nothing left in the tank. Still, a win is a win. The 32-year-old Rowe has won three straight dating back to July 2021.
Penalized for missing weight limit
WelterweightUFC
December 2, 2022
Rowe's bout versus Niko Price on Saturday will proceed as a catchweight, but Rowe will forfeit 30 percent of his purse as a penalty. MMAFighting.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Rowe weighed in at 173.5 pounds Friday, which is 2.5 pounds above the welterweight limit. However, the fight will go on as planned, except for Rowe's penalty.