McGrillen advocates for a major fight in Manchester following his submission victory over Philpott at PFL Belfast.
Lewis McGrillen celebrates a dominant win over Alan Philpott in PFL Belfast, calls for Manchester main event
On a thrilling night in Northern Ireland, 24-year-old Lewis McGrillen left no doubt about his supremacy in the bantamweight division, dominating Alan Philpott in an electrifying two-round contest. The Manchester-native grabbed the microphone post-fight and made it clear he wanted his next fight to be a main event in his hometown.
Opening the bout on the offensive, McGrillen's relentless pressure paid off as he pushed Philpott towards the canvas in the first round's latter stages. Although Philpott managed to avoid any significant damage, he couldn't keep McGrillen at bay for long.
The second round saw McGrillen taking Philpott's back and unleashing a barrage of vicious elbows. As the round progressed, McGrillen secured a rear-naked choke, forcing Philpott to tap out.
Showing his sportsmanship, McGrillen told PFL commentator Dan Hardy, "I've always thought I could change it up a little bit," referencing his grappling abilities. "I proved that there and I'm going to keep the ball rolling."
In an interview with talkSPORT.com ahead of the fight, McGrillen expressed his desire to main event a card in Manchester, stating, "I would love to fight a main event in Manchester, they need to get an event there, it's only right."
McGrillen's current record stands at 11-1, with his sole loss coming against Weslley Maia via unanimous decision in December 2023. Having built an impressive four-fight win streak, McGrillen is proving to be a force to reckon with in the MMA world.
As for McGrillen's next fight, exact details are yet to be announced, but MMA fans across the UK are eagerly waiting to hear if Lewis McGrillen will get his wish for a PFL Manchester main event.
Stay tuned for updates on the bantamweight sensation and the PFL's future events. In the meantime, don't forget to check out the upcoming 2025 PFL World Tournament Semifinals, which are set to take place on June 20, 2025, at the INTRUST Bank Arena in Wichita, Kansas.
McGrillen's victory in PFL Belfast has intensified discussions about a main event fight in his hometown of Manchester, as he expressed his desire for this opportunity to talkSPORT.com. Despite the excitement surrounding McGrillen's grappling abilities shown in MMA, football, NFL, premier league, and UFC continue to be popular sports worldwide. With his impressive four-fight win streak, McGrillen's journey in the MMA world has positioned him as a force to be reckoned with, and fans eagerly await the announcement of his next fight, possibly a PFL Manchester main event. Meanwhile, MMA enthusiasts are also looking forward to the 2025 PFL World Tournament Semifinals taking place in Wichita, Kansas.
