Ed Ratcliff

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Ed Ratcliff
Born (1983-03-05) March 5, 1983 (age 41)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other names9 mm
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Welterweight
Lightweight
Reach71.5 in (182 cm)
Fighting out of San Diego, California, United States
TeamPurebred Und1sputed
Alliance MMA
Rank Black Beltin Karate
 Black Beltin Taekwondo
Years active2005-2010
Mixed martial arts record
Total10
Wins7
By knockout5
By submission1
By decision1
Losses3
By submission2
By decision1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Edward Norris Ratcliff (born March 5, 1983) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. A professional competitor from 2005 until 2010, he fought in the WEC.

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Background

Originally from Chicago, Illinois, Ratcliff is African-American but is also of Iroquois Native American descent. Ratcliff was raised alongside his sister by his single mother, Laceine. It was Ratfcliff's mother who was his original martial arts instructor. In elementary school, Ratcliff began Tae Kwon Do and would eventually earn black belts in both disciplines. [1] At the age of 17, Ratcliff tried out to be a part of Ken Shamrock's gym The Lion's Den in 2001 and made the team. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Ratcliff made his professional MMA debut in 2005 and compiled an undefeated professional record of 4-0 before being signed by the WEC.

World Extreme Cagefighting

Ratcliff debuted at WEC 27, defeating Johnny Sampaio via TKO (knees) in the second round.

Next, he faced Ultimate Fighter alumni Alex Karalexis and was again victorious via technical knockout. However, Ratcliff suffered his first WEC and professional loss at WEC 33 at the hands of Marcus Hicks via guillotine choke.

Ratcliff then bounced back against Phil Cardella, winning via unanimous decision.

He lost his last fight against Donald Cerrone via submission at WEC 45 on December 19, 2009.

Ratcliff was expected to face Chris Horodecki on June 20, 2010 at WEC 49, [3] but just days before the event, Ratcliff pulled out of the event for undisclosed reasons. [4] Horodecki instead faced WEC newcomer Danny Downes. [5]

The fight between Horodecki and Ratcliff eventually took place on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51. [6] He lost the fight via split decision.

Ratcliff was released by UFC/Zuffa in January 2011. [7]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
10 matches7 wins3 losses
By knockout50
By submission12
By decision11
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss7–3 Chris Horodecki Decision (split) WEC 51 September 30, 201035:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss7–2 Donald Cerrone Submission (rear naked choke) WEC 45 December 19, 200933:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win7–1 Phil Cardella Decision (unanimous) WEC 42 August 9, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss6–1 Marcus Hicks Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann March 26, 200811:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win6–0 Alex Karalexis TKO (punches) WEC 31 December 12, 200721:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win5–0Johnny SampaioTKO (knees) WEC 27 May 12, 200725:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win4–0Chris ReedTKO (corner stoppage)TC 18: NightmareNovember 4, 200625:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win3–0Jamie SchmidtTKO (strikes)TC 14: ThrowdownMay 13, 200621:14 Del Mar, California, United StatesReturn to Lightweight.
Win2–0 Brett Cooper KO (spinning heel kick)TC 12: Total Combat 12December 17, 20052N/A Tijuana, Mexico Welterweight debut.
Win1–0Josh OlivasSubmission (armbar)TC 9: Total Combat 9July 30, 20051N/A Tijuana, Mexico

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References

  1. ↑ "MMA Fighter ed "9mm" Ratcliff Fundraising for Mother's Battle with Cancer". 29 October 2013.
  2. ↑ http://edratcliff.fragmob.com/?pid=37%5B%5D
  3. ↑ "Lightweights Chris Horodecki vs. Ed Ratcliff targeted for WEC 49 in June". mmajunkie.com. Archived from the original on 2010-03-14. Retrieved 2010-03-11.
  4. ↑ "WEC Scrambles for 155er". topmmanews.com. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
  5. ↑ "WEC Signs Danny Downes to Fight Chris Horodecki at Sunday's WEC 49". mmafrenzy.com. Retrieved 2010-06-15.
  6. ↑ "Chris Horodecki meets Ed Ratcliff at WEC 51 in September". mmajunkie.com. 2010-07-21. Archived from the original on 2010-07-24.
  7. ↑ "You're Fired! Multiple Fighters Released Following UFC Fight for the Troops 2". 28 January 2011.
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