Overview
- Ewing defeated previously unbeaten Malcolm Wellmaker by unanimous decision at UFC 322 after stepping in on extremely short notice at Madison Square Garden.
- A video showed coworkers cheering as Ewing returned to his construction site, highlighting his continued reliance on day-to-day work despite a breakout win.
- Dana White did not award Ewing vs. Wellmaker the Fight of the Night bonus, a discretionary decision that can materially affect fighters’ earnings.
- Coverage notes Ewing works as a safety professional and has been reported to co-own Occusafe Network with his father in Culver City, California.
- Following the victory, BJPenn.com reported Ewing agreed to a multi-fight UFC contract and is expected to compete again early next year, though broader confirmation remains limited.