Andre Ewell
American mixed martial artist
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Andre Eugene Ewell (born January 21, 1988)[1] is an American mixed martial artist. He competed in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He also competed for Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES MMA) and is a former CES MMA Bantamweight Champion.[5]
January 21, 1988
Anaheim, California, United States[2]
| Andre Ewell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Andre Eugene Ewell[1] January 21, 1988 Anaheim, California, United States[2] |
| Other names | Mr. Highlight |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10 st 5 lb) |
| Division | Featherweight Bantamweight Flyweight |
| Reach | 76 in (193 cm)[2] |
| Fighting out of | Riverside, California, United States |
| Team | Apex MMA[3] Carlson Gracie Riverside[4] |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 4 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 1 |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 28 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 4 |
| By decision | 6 |
| Losses | 10 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 5 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Background
Ewell, who is a Riverside, California native, excelled in football and track and field 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 mixed martial arts, 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.[6][7][8]
It's my son. Anyone who knows anything about me knows that I'm doing this for my son. I literally went bankrupt just trying to fight to be in my son's life. I had a hard year of not being in the fight and working to be in his life. Everything I had and was making was going straight to my son, but it's my son. It got to that moment that I had to do something that I honestly love, and my son's going to grow up watching that and seeing that not only am I great at it, but it's all for him.[8]
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Without any amateur mixed martial arts fights,[6] 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.[5] Ewell amassed a record of 13–4 prior signed by UFC.[9]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
In his promotional debut, Ewell faced Renan Barão on September 22, 2018 at UFC Fight Night 137.[10] 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.[11] Ewell won the fight via split decision.[12]
On December 29, 2018, Ewell faced Nathaniel Wood on December 29, 2018 at UFC 232.[13] He lost the bout via submission in the third round.[14]
Ewell faced Anderson dos Santos on June 22, 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Moicano vs. The Korean Zombie.[15] He won the fight via unanimous decision.[16]
Ewell faced Marlon Vera on October 12, 2019 at UFC Fight Night 161.[17] He lost the fight via technical knockout.[18]
Ewell faced Jonathan Martinez on February 8, 2020 at UFC 247.[19] He won the fight via split decision.[20]
Ewell faced Irwin Rivera on September 19, 2020 at UFC Fight Night 178.[21] He won the fight via split decision.[22]
Ewell was scheduled to face Cody Stamann, replacing Merab Dvalishvili, on February 6, 2021 at UFC Fight Night 184.[23] During fight week, Ewell tested positive for COVID and pulled from the bout.[24]
Ewell was quickly rescheduled and faced Chris Gutiérrez on February 13, 2021 at UFC 258.[25] He lost the fight via unanimous decision.[26]
Ewell faced Julio Arce on July 24, 2021 at UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw.[27] He lost in the second round via technical knockout.[28]
Ewell faced Charles Jourdain on December 18, 2021 at UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus.[29] He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[30]
On February 10, 2022, it was announced that Ewell was released by UFC.[31]
Post UFC
In his first bout after leaving the UFC, Ewell faced Drew Brokenshire on July 15, 2022 at Freedom Fight Night 2. He lost the bout via unanimous decision.[32]
Ewell faced Brady Huang on August 20, 2022 at UNF 2. He won the bout via TKO stoppage in the first round.[33]
Championships and accomplishments
Mixed martial arts
- Classic Entertainment and Sports (CES MMA)
- CES MMA Bantamweight Champion (One time) vs. Dinis Paiva[5]
Personal life
Ewell has a son named Eli Edward Ewell.[8]
Mixed martial arts record
| 28 matches | 18 wins | 10 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By submission | 4 | 3 |
| By decision | 6 | 5 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 18–10 | Brady Huang | TKO (punches) | Up Next Fighting 2 | August 20, 2022 | 1 | 1:52 | Commerce, California, United States | |
| Loss | 17–10 | Drew Brokenshire | Decision (unanimous) | Freedom Fight Night 2 | July 15, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Mesa, Arizona, United States | |
| Loss | 17–9 | Charles Jourdain | Decision (unanimous) | UFC Fight Night: Lewis vs. Daukaus | December 18, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| Loss | 17–8 | Julio Arce | TKO (punches) | UFC on ESPN: Sandhagen vs. Dillashaw | July 24, 2021 | 2 | 3:45 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Loss | 17–7 | Chris Gutiérrez | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 258 | February 13, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | Catchweight (140 lb) bout. |
| Win | 17–6 | Irwin Rivera | Decision (split) | UFC Fight Night: Covington vs. Woodley | September 19, 2020 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| 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. The 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 lb) 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 (punch) | 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 | Patchy 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 Flyweight 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 | |
| Win | 7–3 | Rick James | Decision (unanimous) | KOTC: Groundbreaking | May 6, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Return to Bantamweight. |
| 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) | Gladiator Challenge: Young Gunz | January 30, 2016 | 3 | 3:00 | San Jacinto, California, United States | Return to Featherweight. |
| 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 debut. |
| 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 | Featherweight debut. |
Bare-knuckle boxing record
| 2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 1–1 | Carlos Alexandre | TKO | BYB 19: Brawl in the Pines | August 10, 2023 | 5 | 2:09 | Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States | For the BYB Welterweight Championship. |
| Win | 0–1 | Nicholas Villar | KO | BYB 14: Carolina Brawl | December 9, 2022 | 1 | 0:17 | Rock Hill, South Carolina, United States |
Karate Combat record
| 2 matches | 1 win | 1 loss |
| By knockout | 1 | 1 |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 1-1 | Weber Almeida | KO (punch) | Karate Combat 57 | October 31, 2025 | 3 | 2:59 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 0-1 | Levy Saúl Marroquín | TKO (punches) | Karate Combat 44 | February 23, 2024 | 3 | 2:50 | Mexico City, Mexico |
Professional boxing record
| 4 fights | 0 wins | 4 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 0 | 1 |
| By decision | 0 | 3 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Loss | 0–4 |  James Taylor |
MD | 4 | 24 May 2013 | Bing Crosby Hall, San Diego, California, US |
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| 3 | Loss | 0–3 | Neil Arellano |
UD | 4 | 20 September 2012 | Florentine Gardens, Hollywood, California, US |
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| 2 | Loss | 0–2 | Roberto Crespo |
MD | 4 | 7 June 2012 | OC Fair & Event Center, Costa Mesa, California, US |
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| 1 | Loss | 0–1 | Terrel Williams |
TKO | 3 (4) | 29 September 2011 | Hollywood Park Casino, Inglewood, California, US |