UFC CEO Dana White has once again put up a stacked card for UFC 302 on June 1, much to the delight of the fans. The event marks the return of Philip Rowe after more than one year. The 33-year-old will feature in a welterweight clash against Jake Matthews after a dismal performance in his previous outing. Rowe burst onto the scene through Dana White’s contender series but has failed to make an impact to date.

However, he would now like to get back to winning ways in his next fight at UFC 302. ‘The Fresh Prince’ has always been vocal about his mother and her health conditions. Before his big clash, let us take a look at her health condition.

Philip Rowe and the story behind his mother’s constant struggle

33-year-old Philip Rowe stunned everyone with his performance at UFC Vegas 47. Rowe defeated Jason Witt comprehensively via a second-round knockout. He then went on to win his next fight against Niko Price as well, thus taking his winning tally to three consecutive victories. However, what followed at the UFC Vegas 47 post-fight interview is a nightmare for most. ‘The Fresh Prince’ handed out the details of his mother’s health condition, which came as a surprise to many. He revealed how his mother had been battling breast cancer and myeloma.

The now 33-year-old said, “My mom has cancer. She has two forms of cancer. She has multiple myeloma and breast cancer [and] I’m kind of locked in on that… I don’t really care what happens in the fight game. I need to worry about my mom.” Rowe has made it clear that his biggest concern at the moment is his mother and not the fighting game. However, he will have to shift his focus to his next opponent at UFC 302. Despite facing personal issues, the 33-year-old still manages to carry a smile on his face. Can he win it for his mother this time around?

Rowe vs Matthews: Who will win the fight?

UFC 302 is just around the corner and the fans are super excited about the event. One of the most talked about fights of the night is the welterweight clash between Philip Rowe and Jake Matthews. Both the fighters are not in the best fighting form and are coming off losses in their previous clash. 33-year-old Rowe suffered a loss at UFC Fight Night against Neil Magny despite winning his last three fights. The battle went the full distance before judges scored the bout in favor of Magny. Rowe will now look to get back to winning ways when he takes on Matthews next.

Talking about Matthews, the Australian currently holds a record of 19-7-0 in his career. The 29-year-old to date has had a mixed run in the UFC. Matthews is rated highly by most MMA experts, however, he is yet to live up to his potential. He last featured at UFC Fight Night in November 2023 and lost the fight via decision against Michael Morales. Both fighters have distinct differences in their fighting style but can use their physical ability to their strengths.

Who do you think will win the fight at UFC 302? Let us know in the comments below.