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UFC Bantamweight

Ethyn Ewing VS Rafael Estevam

Meta Apex, Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

Tale of the Tape

10-2-0 Record 14-1-0
28 Age 29
173 cm Height 173 cm
— Reach 175 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
80% Finish rate 50%
70% KO rate 29%
10% Sub rate 21%

Result Summary

Ethyn Ewing def. Rafael Estevam TKO (punch) · R3 1:44

Ethyn Ewing delivered a lights-out performance against Rafael Estevam in a bantamweight showcase. The first round was closely contested, with Estevam shooting for multiple takedowns, all of which Ewing brilliantly defended. Late in the opening frame, Ewing landed a left hand near the fence that dropped Estevam and shifted the fight's momentum. Ewing continued his dominance into the second round, landing a booming right hand that wobbled Estevam and shutting down desperation takedown attempts with effortless sprawls. By the third round, Ewing was in complete control and walking his opponent down. At 01:44 of Round 3, Ewing uncorked a devastating left hook to the liver that folded Estevam, forcing the referee to step in and award Ewing the TKO victory.

Fight Overview

Ewing is a young bantamweight with a perfect 1‑0 record, while Estevam enters with an unbeaten 14‑0 streak, setting up a classic newcomer vs. seasoned contender matchup.

Keys to Victory

Ethyn Ewing

  1. Stay unpredictable with mixed striking to catch Estevam off guard
  2. Use any grappling advantage to neutralize Estevam's power
  3. Maintain composure and avoid getting overwhelmed by Estevam's experience

Rafael Estevam

  1. Leverage his striking accuracy and power to dominate the stand‑up
  2. Control the pace with his superior fight‑IQ and experience
  3. Keep pressure to prevent Ewing from finding a rhythm

Last 5 fights

Ethyn Ewing

  1. W Malcolm Wellmaker Decision · R3 5:00 · 15 NOV 2025
  2. W Billy Brand KO · R1 4:13 · 7 NOV 2025
  3. W Santos Verdinez KO · R1 1:47 · 25 JAN 2025
  4. W Brandon Carrillo TKO · R3 2:14 · 26 OCT 2024
  5. W Brandon Gonzalez Decision · R3 5:00 · 27 JUL 2024

Rafael Estevam

  1. W Felipe Bunes Decision · R3 5:00 · 2 AUG 2025
  2. W Jesús Santos Aguilar Decision · R3 5:00 · 15 FEB 2025
  3. W Charles Johnson Decision · R3 5:00 · 18 NOV 2023
  4. W João Elias TKO · R2 2:25 · 27 SEPT 2022
  5. W Filipe Esteves KO · R2 2:19 · 18 JUL 2021

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