Andre Ewell


Andre Ewell is an American mixed martial artist. He currently competing in the Bantamweight division in the Ultimate Fighting Championship and he was the former Classic Entertainment and Sports 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 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, Legacy Fighting Alliance and Classic Entertainment and Sports 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. 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

Ewell has a son named Eli Edward Ewell.

Mixed martial arts record