Ed Ratcliff

Ed Ratcliff
Born March 5, 1983 (1983-03-05) (age 29)
Chicago, Illinois, United States
Other names 9 mm
Nationality American
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st)
Division Lightweight
Reach 71.5 in (182 cm)
Style Muay Thai, Karate, Tae Kwon Do
Fighting out of San Diego, California
Team Alliance MMA
Rank black belt in Karate
black belt in Taekwondo
Mixed martial arts record
Total 10
Wins 7
By knockout 5
By submission 1
By decision 1
Losses 3
By submission 2
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Edward Norris Ratcliff (born March 5, 1983) is an American mixed martial artist. He was recently cut by UFC in January.

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Mixed martial arts career

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,[1] but just days before the event, Ratcliff pulled out of the event for undiclosed reasons.[2] Horodecki will now face WEC newcomer Danny Downes.[3]

The fight between Horodecki and Ratcliff eventually took place on September 30, 2010 at WEC 51.[4] He lost the fight via split decision.

Ratcliff was recently cut by UFC/Zuffa in January 2011.[5]

Mixed martial arts record

Result Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 7-3 Chris Horodecki Decision (split) WEC 51 02010-09-30 September 30, 2010 3 5:00 Broomfield, Colorado, United States
Loss 7-2 Donald Cerrone Submission (rear naked choke) WEC 45 02009-12-19 December 19, 2009 3 3:47 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Fight of the Night
Win 7-1 Phil Cardella Decision (unanimous) WEC 42 02009-08-09 August 9, 2009 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 6-1 Marcus Hicks Submission (guillotine choke) WEC 33 02008-03-26 March 26, 2008 1 1:42 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 6-0 Alex Karalexis TKO (punches) WEC 31 02007-12-12 December 12, 2007 2 1:26 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 5-0 Johnny Sampaio TKO (knees) WEC 27 02007-05-12 May 12, 2007 2 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 4-0 Chris Reed TKO (corner stoppage) TC 18 - Nightmare 02006-11-04 November 4, 2006 2 5:00 San Diego, California, United States
Win 3-0 Jamie Schmidt TKO (strikes) TC 14 - Throwdown 02006-05-13 May 13, 2006 2 1:14 Del Mar, California, United States
Win 2-0 Brett Cooper KO (spinning heel kick) TC 12 - Total Combat 12 02005-12-17 December 17, 2005 2 N/A Tijuana, Mexico
Win 1-0 Josh Olivas Submission (armbar) TC 9 - Total Combat 9 02005-07-30 July 30, 2005 1 N/A Tijuana, Mexico

References

  1. ^ "Lightweights Chris Horodecki vs. Ed Ratcliff targeted for WEC 49 in June". mmajunkie.com. http://mmajunkie.com/news/18269/lightweights-chris-horodecki-vs-ed-ratcliff-targeted-for-wec-49-in-june.mma. Retrieved 2010-03-11. 
  2. ^ "WEC Scrambles for 155er". topmmanews.com. http://topmmanews.com/2010/06/15/wec-scrambles-for-155er/. Retrieved 2010-06-15. 
  3. ^ "WEC Signs Danny Downes to Fight Chris Horodecki at Sunday’s WEC 49". mmafrenzy.com. http://mmafrenzy.com/14845/wec-signs-danny-downes-to-fight-chris-horodecki-at-sundays-wec-49/. Retrieved 2010-06-15. 
  4. ^ "Chris Horodecki meets Ed Ratcliff at WEC 51 in September". mmajunkie.com. 2010-07-21. http://mmajunkie.com/news/20005/chris-horodecki-meets-ed-ratcliff-at-wec-51-in-september.mma. 
  5. ^ http://www.cagesideseats.com/2011/1/28/1961095/youre-fired-multiple-fighters-released-following-ufc-fight-for-the