Ed West (fighter)

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Ed West
Born (1983-10-30) October 30, 1983 (age 40)
Olongapo, Philippines
Other namesWild
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight135 lb (61 kg; 9.6 st)
Division Bantamweight
Reach68 in (173 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Tucson, Arizona, United States
TeamApex MMA
TrainerRocco DePalo
Rank 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
  Black Belt in Karate
  Black Belt in Judo
  Black Belt in Aikido
  Black Belt in Kung Fu
  Black Belt in Jujutsu
Years active2003–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total35
Wins25
By knockout1
By submission14
By decision10
Losses10
By knockout3
By submission1
By decision6
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ed West (born October 30, 1983) is a Filipino-born American mixed martial artist. He competed in the Bantamweight division of Bellator MMA, and the World Series of Fighting (WSOF).

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Early life

West was born in Olongapo, Philippines [2] where both his mother and father served in the US Navy. He attended kindergarten, first grade and his first Tae Kwon Do classes there and then moved to the States with his parents when he was 7 years old.

A few years after arriving in America, Ed became re-involved in martial arts when he was 9 years old. He was inspired by watching Jean-Claude Van Damme movies and practiced styles like Karate, Taekwondo, Judo, Aikido, Jujutsu, and Kung Fu. At 16, Ed met a man who told him he was a cage fighter, which led West to travel down the road of Mixed Martial Arts. West's first cage fight was in March 2003 fighting in the Rage in the Cage organization.

West also attended Pima Community College in Tucson, Arizona, where he studied nutrition and sports medicine. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

West currently trains at Apex MMA in Tucson, Arizona. Since 2003, West has fought in many MMA organizations in the United States, where he finished 9 of his 17 victories with a submission (particularly armbars) as a professional fighter. He made his debut in the Rage in the Cage tournaments and piled up a successful winning record.

International Fight League

In 2006–2007, West competed in the team-based International Fight League as a member of Ken Yasuda's Tokyo Sabres. Despite his three losses in the IFL, West proved himself by moving up two weight classes and fighting against bigger fighters in the lightweight division. [3] Although West's first IFL match was a loss to his opponent, Chris Horodecki, after having to be decided by the judges, the pair put on a tough battle that was awarded "Fight of the Night" honors. [2]

Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting

In 2010, West won Arizona's Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting bantamweight championship when he defeated Tyler Bialecki. [2] West then defended his belt against Sam Rodriguez the following year. [4]

Bellator Fighting Championships

West quickly became a fan favorite when he entered the Bellator Fighting Championships bantamweight tournament in 2010. At Bellator 32, West fought Zach Makovsky in the finals for the chance to become the Bellator bantamweight champion. [5] Despite a noble effort, fighting a war for five rounds, Makovsky received the unanimous decision. [6]

West took on Luis Nogueira at Bellator 51 in the opening round of the season 5 tournament. He won by unanimous decision. West would then take Eduardo Dantas in the semi-finals at Bellator 55. He lost by Split Decision. [7]

West took on Marcos Galvão at Bellator 65 in the season six quarter-finals match up. He lost via unanimous decision.

At Bellator 91 West would take on Josh Montoya. He won via Knockout, which happens to be his first win by knockout.

After his win over Montoya, West was granted his release from Bellator MMA and became a free agent. [8]

Independent promotions

After parting ways with Bellator, West returned almost a year later and faced Antonio Duarte at MF - Mexico Fighter 5 on February 15, 2014. West lost the bout via anaconda choke submission in the first round, the first submission loss of his career.

Return to Bellator

On May 29, 2014, it was announced that West re-signed with Bellator. [9]

West faced Mike Richman on September 26, 2014, at Bellator 126. [10] He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

World Series of Fighting

West signed with World Series of Fighting and faced Russian fighter Timur Valiev in his debut on March 28, 2015. [11] He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
35 matches25 wins10 losses
By knockout13
By submission141
By decision106
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Win25–10Matt BetzoldDecision (unanimous)WFF 40October 27, 201855:00 Chandler, Arizona, United StatesWon the WFF Bantamweight Championship.
Win24–10Daniel SotoSubmission (armbar)RUF MMA 27August 11, 201811:36 Tucson, Arizona, United StatesWon the RUF MMA Featherweight Championship.
Win23–10Gilberto AguilarSubmission (verbal)Aggression Session MMA: AnarchySeptember 2, 201713:22 Prescott Valley, Arizona, United StatesWon the AS Bantamweight Championship.
Win22–10Glen BakerSubmission (rear-naked choke)WFF 34June 3, 201711:55 Chandler, Arizona, United States
Win21–10Chris HernandezSubmission (triangle choke)Cage Rage at the Diamond 2July 18, 201610:29 Sahuarita, Arizona, United States
Win20–10Roman SalazarDecision (unanimous)Aggression Session 3June 18, 201635:00 Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
Win19–10Jose CarbajalSubmission (rear-naked choke)RITC: Rage in the Cage 179August 15, 201513:05 Yuma, Arizona, United States
Loss18–10 Timur Valiev TKO (punches) WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino March 28, 201511:39 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss18–9 Mike Richman KO (punches) Bellator 126 September 26, 201412:44 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss18–8Antonio DuarteSubmission (anaconda choke)MF - Mexico Fighter 5February 15, 201414:42 Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
Win18–7Josh MontoyaKO (head kick) Bellator 91 February 28, 201322:51 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Loss17–7 Marcos Galvão Decision (unanimous) Bellator 65 April 13, 201235:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesBellator Season 6 Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal
Loss17–6 Eduardo Dantas Decision (split) Bellator 55 October 22, 201135:00 Yuma, Arizona, United StatesBellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win17–5 Luis Nogueira Decision (unanimous) Bellator 51 September 24, 201135:00 Canton, Ohio, United StatesBellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win16–5Sam RodriguezSubmission (armbar)Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 9March 18, 201111:22 Yuma, Arizona, United StatesDefended Desert Rage Bantamweight Championship.
Loss15–5 Zach Makovsky Decision (unanimous) Bellator 32 October 14, 201055:00 Kansas City, Missouri, United StatesBellator Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament Final.
Win15–4 Jose Vega Decision (split) Bellator 30 September 23, 201035:00 Louisville, Kentucky, United StatesBellator Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win14–4 Bryan Goldsby Decision (unanimous) Bellator 27 September 2, 201035:00 San Antonio, Texas, United StatesBellator Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win13–4Tyler BialeckiSubmission (triangle choke)Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 7April 24, 201011:25 Yuma, Arizona, United StatesWon the Desert Rage Bantamweight Championship.
Win12–4Jose CarbajalSubmission (guillotine choke)Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 6November 7, 200911:38 Yuma, Arizona, United StatesBantamweight debut.
Win11–4Del HawkinsDecision (unanimous)Apocalypse Fights 1August 7, 20083N/AUnited States
Win10–4Austin PascucciSubmission (armbar)Rage in the Cage 109April 26, 200820:28 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win9–4Nick HedrickSubmission (rear-naked choke)CS - Cage Supremacy 2July 22, 200712:26 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Loss8–4 Savant Young Decision (unanimous)IFL: HoustonFebruary 2, 200734:00 Houston, Texas, United States
Loss8–3Erik OwingsDecision (unanimous)IFL: Championship FinalDecember 29, 200634:00 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Loss8–2 Chris Horodecki Decision (unanimous)International Fight League: PortlandSeptember 9, 200634:00 Portland, Oregon, United StatesFight of the Night.
Win8–1Carlos OrtegaDecision (unanimous)RITC 79: The Rage ReturnsFebruary 24, 200633:00 Tucson, Arizona, United StatesWon RITC Lightweight Championship; Earned RITC "Fighter of the Night" Honors.
Win7–1Reynaldo Walter DuarteDecision (split)RITC 76: Hello TucsonNovember 11, 200533:00 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win6–1Chris DavidDecision (unanimous)RITC 64: Heart & SoulAugust 7, 200433:00 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win5–1Amos SoteloSubmission (kimura)RITC 61: RelentlessApril 30, 200411:01 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Loss4–1Harris SarmientoTKO (punches)SuperBrawl 34March 28, 200412:08 Wailuku, Hawaii, United States
Win4–0Carlos OrtegaDecision (unanimous)RITC 59: Let the Punishment BeginFebruary 7, 200433:00 Casa Grande, Arizona, United States
Win3–0Troy TolbertSubmission (armbar)RITC 57: Tucson RevisitedDecember 13, 200310:34 Tucson, Arizona, United States
Win2–0Joe VigilSubmission (armbar)RITC 47: UnstoppableApril 12, 200311:57 Phoenix, Arizona, United States
Win1–0Troy TolbertSubmission (armbar)RITC 46: Launching PadMarch 27, 200311:16 Tempe, Arizona, United States

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