Set to begin his sophomore year as a member of the UFC roster on Saturday, Andre Ewell will step into the Octagon in a much better place than he was 385 days earlier when he crossed that threshold for the very first time.
“Better place, better mindset,” said Ewell, who squares off with Marlon “Chito” Vera in a crucial bantamweight clash that opens Saturday’s return to Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida.
The 31-year-old California native made a splash upon arriving on the big stage, venturing to Sao Paulo, Brazil for his first assignment, where he edged out former champion Renan Barao by split decision.