Ed Ratcliff facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ed Ratcliff |
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| Born | March 5, 1983 Chicago, Illinois, United States |
| Other names | 9 mm |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight | 155 lb (70 kg; 11.1 st) |
| Division | Welterweight Lightweight |
| Reach | 71.5 in (182 cm) |
| Fighting out of | San Diego, California, United States |
| Team | Purebred Und1sputed Alliance MMA |
| Rank | Black Belt in Karate Black Belt in Taekwondo |
| Years active | 2005-2010 |
| 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 |
Edward Norris Ratcliff (born March 5, 1983) is a retired American professional mixed martial artist. He competed from 2005 to 2010. During this time, he fought in a well-known organization called the WEC.
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Early Life and Training
Ed Ratcliff grew up in Chicago, Illinois. He is African-American and also has Iroquois Native American heritage. Ed was raised by his mother, Laceine, who was also his first martial arts teacher.
When he was in elementary school, Ed started learning Karate and Taekwondo. He worked hard and eventually earned a black belt in both of these martial arts styles. At 17, in 2001, Ed tried out for Ken Shamrock's famous gym, The Lion's Den, and successfully joined their team.
Mixed Martial Arts Journey
Starting His Career
Ed Ratcliff began his professional mixed martial arts (MMA) career in 2005. He had a great start, winning his first four fights without any losses. Because of his impressive record, he was signed by the WEC.
Fighting in the WEC
Ed's first fight in the WEC was at WEC 27. He won against Johnny Sampaio in the second round. He won by TKO, which means the referee stopped the fight because of strikes.
After that, he faced Alex Karalexis and won again by TKO. However, Ed had his first professional loss at WEC 33. He lost to Marcus Hicks by a submission move called a guillotine choke.
Ed then bounced back with a win against Phil Cardella. He won this fight by a unanimous decision, meaning all the judges agreed he was the winner.
His last fight in the WEC was against Donald Cerrone at WEC 45 on December 19, 2009. Ed lost this fight by submission. This fight was recognized as the "Fight of the Night" because it was so exciting.
Ed was scheduled to fight Chris Horodecki at WEC 49 in June 2010. However, he had to pull out of the event at the last minute. The fight between Ed Ratcliff and Chris Horodecki eventually happened later that year, on September 30, 2010, at WEC 51. Ed lost this fight by a split decision, which means the judges did not all agree on the winner.
Ed Ratcliff retired from professional fighting in 2010.
Achievements
- World Extreme Cagefighting
- Fight of the Night (One time) against Donald Cerrone
