Phil Rowe Roared Back to Stop Ange Loosa in the Final Round
Phil Rowe stopped Ange Loosa by TKO at 4:03 of the third round at UFC Atlanta on June 14, 2025. The welterweight contest at State Farm Arena turned dramatically after Loosa’s early wrestling and a second-round knockdown left Rowe needing a strong response.
Loosa’s takedowns created an early advantage
Loosa punched his way into range before completing a double-leg takedown. He controlled Rowe near the fence and repeatedly adjusted his position to frustrate attempts to stand.
Rowe defended takedowns more effectively in the second and began finding success as he advanced. Loosa answered late with a punch that dropped him, then finished the round on top.
Rowe escaped and forced a different fight
Loosa again brought Rowe down in the third, catching a kick and tying up his legs. Rowe eventually scrambled free and began walking him backward behind his jab.
With Loosa near the fence, Rowe attacked the body and connected with a knee. He then delivered repeated right hands while controlling the head in the clinch, forcing the referee to intervene.
The comeback ended a two-fight losing run
The finish restored Rowe to winning form after decision defeats against Neil Magny and Jake Matthews. He later identified the Loosa bout as a defining career performance because of the pressure surrounding a possible third consecutive loss.
Atlanta instead added another stoppage to a UFC record that already included finishes against Orion Cosce, Jason Witt and Niko Price. This victory required surviving Loosa’s strongest moments before creating an opportunity late.
Sources
- UFC: confirmed Atlanta results and finish times
- Cageside Press: early control, knockdown, third-round escape and finishing sequence
- UFC: Rowe’s preceding losses, earlier stoppages and reflection on the comeback
