Gallery Dana White’s Contender Series 25: Best photos view 7 images LAS VEGAS – Phil Rowe (7-2) survived a slow start to battle back for a thrilling, third-round TKO win over Leon Shahbazyan (7-2), scoring a UFC deal in the process. The contest served as the featured bout of Tuesday’s Dana White’s Contender Series event, which streamed live on ESPN+ from UFC Apex in Las Vegas, and Rowe’s contract was the only one issued on the night. Shahbazyan looked to press to start, though Rowe looked confident on the outside as he shifted from side to side. It was a tactical approach to start, but Shahbazyan was able to land clean first, sending his opponent to the floor with a few strikes to an off-balance for. Shahbazyan unleashed a barrage of strikes on the floor, but Rowe gutted his way back to the feet.
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