Ethyn Ewing • Stats, Record and Fight History

BIO

FIGHTS

STATS

UFC HISTORY & CAREER

• UFC Fight Night(4/4/26) Ewing stopped Rafael Estevam via strikes at 1:44 of the third round
• UFC 322(11/15/25) Ewing won a three round unanimous decision over Malcolm Wellmaker

IMPORTANT FACTS

Pro Since 2020

Took Wellmaker fight on 48 hours notice

10-fight win streak, undefeated since losing his first two pro fights (Last loss: March 2022)

Seven wins by KO, one by submission

Three first-round finishes, three second-round finishes, two third-round finishes

Pro debut was against D-1 wrestler and TUF Alum Edwin Cooper Jr.

6-0 Amateur Record

Wrestled one year at D-II King University

Q & A

Q: When and why did you start training for fighting?

ANSWER: I grew up around MMA. My father fought under Erik Paulson. Growing up watching the UFC I always knew I was destined to be there one day. I fight to secure my future and have the skills to defend myself and my family

Q: What does it mean for you to fight for the UFC?

ANSWER: It means a great deal to be in the ufc. It is the goal I aspired to achieve from my early years in life, always knowing one day I’d be here. I have a son due in December and to be able to create a great life for my family means more than anything to me. To achieve that highest level of being a champion in this sport is very important to me.

Q: What professional titles have you held?

ANSWER: A1 Combat bantamweight title

Q: Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports?

ANSWER: 3 amateur belts

Q: Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines?

ANSWER: I am a brown belt under Erik Paulson

Q: What has been your toughest fight to date and why?

ANSWER: Hardest fight is my 5th fight, the only one that has gone the distance in my last 8 fights. The kid was very very tough and we both agreed to battle.

Q: Who is your favorite fighter and why?

ANSWER: My favorite fighter has to be ilia or petr. They way they box and the calmness of their striking is great

Q: Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn?

ANSWER: Did 1 year in college

Q: What was your job before you started fighting?

ANSWER: I’m currently a safety professional for the construction industry. My father and I have our own safety business as well Occusafe Network. Before then I served at many different restaurants with my last being club 33 in Disneyland

Q: Origin of nickname:

ANSWER: The Professor Finesser came from a bit of a joke, a saying between friends when a big task was accomplished. But as I became sharper and my fighting become more of an art form it was a mantra for who I wanted to be in that cage, and what I wanted my performance and my skills to exemplify, Finesse.

Q: Personal Life / Background (family stuff, kids, etc):

ANSWER: I’m the oldest of 8 kids in my family. We grew up around martial arts as my dad used to fight and owned kids fitness centers as well. I was a highschool wrestler taking 8th in CA state and 5th at the national tournament in Virginia Beach. I grew up in Orange County all my life, and I’ve always loved to compete. I’ve always loved combat sports and what it means to be a true warrior. I strive to be a good example and a defender to my family and those I love, and that’s what being a warrior means to me.

Q: What are your hobbies, activities or other interests when not training for a fight?

ANSWER: I am an avid outdoorsman, I recently backpacked and submitted mount whitney. I love to spearfish, shoot guns, camp and hike, anything outdoors really. As I said earlier I am pursuing being a businessman as well in hopes to grow my company to as large as it can be. Right now I am preparing myself and my home for the arrival of my baby boy along with my wife