Introduction
Andre Ewell (born January 21, 1988) is an American mixed martial artist. He currently competing in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and he was the former Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES MMA) Bantamweight Champion..
Background
Ewell, who is a Riverside, California native, excelled in football and track and field during his highs school years at Arlington High School. He was offered a full scholarship to go to University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) after his graduated from high school; however, due to his poor grades, he went to a community college instead. During his college year, inspired by Roy Jones Jr., he picked up boxing and wanted to pursue it as a career but his first few boxing matches results were disappointing. During this time, his son, Eli, was born, and due to the falling out with his child's mother and was denied for custody of his son. Ewell transitioned to mma, hoping he could find success in the sport and could prove to the court he has value and he could be the financial provider for his son.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Without any amateur mixed martial arts fights, Ewell fought most of his early professional fights primarily in the Inland Empire area of Southern California. He competed for regional promotions Gladiator Challenge, King of the Cage (KOTC), Legacy Fighting Alliance and Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES MMA) promotions where he was the former CES MMA bantamweight champion. Ewell amassed a record of 13-4 prior signed by UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his UFC debut, Ewell faced Renan Barão on September 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 137.At weigh-ins, Barão weighted five pounds over bantamweight non-title fight limit of 136 and he was fined 30 percent of his purse to Ewell. Ewell won the fight via split decision.
On December 29, 2018, Ewell faced Nathaniel Wood on December 29, 2018 at UFC 232. He lost the bout via submission in the third round.
Ewell faced Anderson dos Santos on June 22, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Korean Zombie. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
Ewell faced Marlon Vera on October 12, 2019 at UFC on ESPN+ 19.He lost the fight via technical knockout.
Ewell faced Jonathan Martinez on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247. He won the fight via split decision.
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES MMA)
- Classic Entertainment and Sports Bantamweight Champion (One time) vs.Dinis Paiva
Personal life
Ewell has a son named Eli Edward Ewell.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 22 matches | 16 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 1 |
| By submission | 4 | 3 |
| By decision | 5 | 2 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 16–6 | Jonathan Martinez | Decision (split) | UFC 247 | February 8, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Houston, Texas, United States | |
| Loss | 15–6 | Marlon Vera | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC Fight Night: Joanna vs. Waterson | October 12, 2019 | 3 | 3:17 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 15–5 | Anderson dos Santos | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. Korean Zombie | June 22, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Greenville, South Carolina, United States | |
| Loss | 14–5 | Nathaniel Wood | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC 232 | December 29, 2018 | 3 | 4:12 | Inglewood, California, United States | |
| Win | 14–4 | Renan Barão | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Santos vs. Anders | September 22, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | São Paulo, Brazil | Catchweight (141.8 lbs) bout; Barão missed weight. |
| Win | 13–4 | Dinis Paiva | Submission (brabo choke) | CES MMA 50 | June 15, 2018 | 3 | 0:36 | Lincoln, Rhode Island, United States | Won the vacant CES MMA Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 12–4 | Trent Meaux | KO (punch) | LFA 36 | March 23, 2018 | 1 | 1:41 | Cabazon, California, United States | |
| Win | 11–4 | Gustavo Lopez | KO | KOTC: Energetic Pursuit | February 24, 2018 | 1 | 4:44 | Ontario California, United States | |
| Win | 10–4 | Hugo Flores | Submission (guillotine choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings | December 16, 2017 | 1 | 0:29 | Rancho Mirage, California, United States | |
| Loss | 9–4 | Patrick Mix | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Ultimate Mix | November 18, 2017 | 1 | 2:28 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Bantamweight. For the vacant KOTC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 9–3 | Willie Gates | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Never Quit | September 2, 2017 | 3 | 2:47 | Ontario, California, United States | Flyweight debut. |
| Win | 8–3 | Chris Chavez | Submission (choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Summer Feud | June 10, 2017 | 1 | 0:27 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
| Win | 7–3 | Rick James | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Groundbreaking | May 6, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
| Win | 6–3 | Dominic Nichols | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Absolute Beatdown | March 25, 2017 | 1 | 0:20 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 5–3 | Ryan Lilley | Decision (split) | Gladiator Challenge: Battle Cage | February 18, 2017 | 3 | 3:00 | Rancho Mirage, California, United States | For the GC Bantamweight Championship. |
| Win | 5–2 | Jimmy Marquez | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Season's Beatings | December 17, 2016 | 1 | 1:23 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 4–2 | Juan Beltran | Submission (choke) | Gladiator Challenge: Rampage | October 22, 2016 | 3 | 4:10 | Rancho Mirage, California, United States | For the vacant GC Featherweight Championship. |
| Win | 4–1 | Mario Casares | TKO (punches) | ladiator Challenge: Wrecking Crew | April 16, 2016 | 1 | 0:42 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Loss | 3–1 | Jordan Winski | Decision (unanimous) | ladiator Challenge: Young Gunz | January 30, 2016 | 3 | 3:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | |
| Win | 3–0 | Alfredo Perez | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: California State Championship Series | October 17, 2015 | 2 | 1:30 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Bantamweight bout. |
| Win | 2–0 | James Villas | Decision (unanimous) | Xplode Fight Series: Payback | September 19, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Valley Center, California, United States | |
| Win | 1–0 | Miguelito Marti | TKO (punches) | Gladiator Challenge: Showdown | August 15, 2015 | 1 | 0:54 | Rancho Mirage, California, United States |