Bantamweight prospect Lewis McGrillen landed another big win in the PFL Europe 1 co-main event on Saturday, submitting 37-fight veteran Alan Philpott.
McGrillen came out doing his best Clay Guida impression and immediately took the center of the Smart Cage. Despite his frenetic pace, it was Philpott who appeared to land the better strikes, utilizing his boxing and some slick counterstriking.
With only seconds to go in the opening round, Philpott shot for a takedown, perhaps trying to sway the scorecards in his favor, but McGrillen quickly reversed the position, taking Philpott’s back and locking in a body triangle for the remainder of the round.