# Ed Ratcliff > Mediated Wiki article. Canonical URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ed_Ratcliff > Markdown URL: https://mediated.wiki/source/Ed_Ratcliff.md > Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Ratcliff > Source revision: 1321332258 > License: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/) {{short description|American mixed martial artist}} {{other people|Edward Ratcliff}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Ed Ratcliff | other_names = 9 mm | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1983|03|05}} | birth_place = [Chicago, Illinois](/source/Chicago%2C_Illinois), United States | death_date = | death_place = | death_cause = | residence = | height = {{height|ft=5|in=10}} | weight = {{convert|155|lb|kg st|abbr=on}} | weight_class = [Welterweight](/source/Welterweight_(MMA))
[Lightweight](/source/Lightweight_(MMA)) | reach = {{convert|71.5|in|cm|abbr=on}} | style = | stance = | fighting_out_of = [San Diego, California](/source/San_Diego%2C_California), United States | team = Purebred Und1sputed
Alliance MMA | rank = ''{{color box|black}}'' ''Black Belt'' ''in'' ''[Karate](/source/Karate)''
''{{color box|black}}'' ''Black Belt'' ''in'' ''[Taekwondo](/source/Taekwondo)'' | years_active = 2005-2010 | mma_kowin = 5 | mma_subwin = 1 | mma_decwin = 1 | mma_koloss = | mma_subloss = 2 | mma_decloss = 1 | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | url = | sherdog = 13526 | footnotes = | updated = }} '''Edward Norris Ratcliff''' (born March 5, 1983) is a retired American professional [mixed martial artist](/source/mixed_martial_artist). A professional competitor from 2005 until 2010, he fought in the [WEC](/source/World_Extreme_Cagefighting). ==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 [Karate](/source/Karate) and [Tae Kwon Do](/source/Tae_Kwon_Do) and would eventually earn black belts in both disciplines.{{Cite web | url=http://mixednation.com/mma-fighter-ed-9mm-ratcliff-fundraising-for-mothers-battle-with-cancer/ | title=MMA Fighter ed "9mm" Ratcliff Fundraising for Mother's Battle with Cancer | date=29 October 2013 }} At the age of 17, Ratcliff tried out to be a part of [Ken Shamrock](/source/Ken_Shamrock)'s gym [The Lion's Den](/source/Lion's_Den_(mixed_martial_arts)) in 2001 and made the team.[https://archive.today/20150422220932/http://edratcliff.fragmob.com/?pid=37] ==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](/source/World_Extreme_Cagefighting). ===World Extreme Cagefighting=== Ratcliff debuted at [WEC 27](/source/WEC_27), defeating Johnny Sampaio via TKO (knees) in the second round. Next, he faced Ultimate Fighter alumni [Alex Karalexis](/source/Alex_Karalexis) and was again victorious via technical knockout. However, Ratcliff suffered his first WEC and professional loss at [WEC 33](/source/WEC_33) at the hands of [Marcus Hicks](/source/Marcus_Hicks) via guillotine choke. Ratcliff then bounced back against [Phil Cardella](/source/Phil_Cardella), winning via unanimous decision. He lost his last fight against [Donald Cerrone](/source/Donald_Cerrone) via submission at [WEC 45](/source/WEC_45) on December 19, 2009. Ratcliff was expected to face [Chris Horodecki](/source/Chris_Horodecki) on June 20, 2010 at [WEC 49](/source/WEC_49),{{cite news|url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/18269/lightweights-chris-horodecki-vs-ed-ratcliff-targeted-for-wec-49-in-june.mma|title=Lightweights Chris Horodecki vs. Ed Ratcliff targeted for WEC 49 in June|publisher=mmajunkie.com|accessdate=2010-03-11|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314064516/http://mmajunkie.com/news/18269/lightweights-chris-horodecki-vs-ed-ratcliff-targeted-for-wec-49-in-june.mma|archivedate=2010-03-14}} but just days before the event, Ratcliff pulled out of the event for undisclosed reasons.{{cite news|url=http://topmmanews.com/2010/06/15/wec-scrambles-for-155er/|title=WEC Scrambles for 155er |publisher=topmmanews.com |accessdate=2010-06-15}} Horodecki instead faced WEC newcomer [Danny Downes](/source/Danny_Downes).{{cite news|url=http://mmafrenzy.com/14845/wec-signs-danny-downes-to-fight-chris-horodecki-at-sundays-wec-49/ |title=WEC Signs Danny Downes to Fight Chris Horodecki at Sunday's WEC 49 |publisher=mmafrenzy.com |accessdate=2010-06-15}} The fight between Horodecki and Ratcliff eventually took place on September 30, 2010 at [WEC 51](/source/WEC_51).{{cite web| url=http://mmajunkie.com/news/20005/chris-horodecki-meets-ed-ratcliff-at-wec-51-in-september.mma| title=Chris Horodecki meets Ed Ratcliff at WEC 51 in September| publisher=mmajunkie.com| date=2010-07-21| url-status=dead| archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100724062434/http://mmajunkie.com/news/20005/chris-horodecki-meets-ed-ratcliff-at-wec-51-in-september.mma| archivedate=2010-07-24}} He lost the fight via split decision. Ratcliff was released by UFC/Zuffa in January 2011.{{Cite web | url=http://www.cagesideseats.com/2011/1/28/1961095/youre-fired-multiple-fighters-released-following-ufc-fight-for-the | title=You're Fired! Multiple Fighters Released Following UFC Fight for the Troops 2 | date=28 January 2011 }} ==Championships and accomplishments== *'''[World Extreme Cagefighting](/source/World_Extreme_Cagefighting)''' **[Fight of the Night](/source/List_of_WEC_bonus_award_recipients) (One time) vs. [Donald Cerrone](/source/Donald_Cerrone) ==Mixed martial arts record== {{MMArecordbox | draws= | nc= | ko-wins= 5 | ko-losses= 0 | sub-wins= 1 | sub-losses= 2 | dec-wins= 1 | dec-losses= 1 | dq-wins= | dq-losses= | other-wins= | other-losses= }} {{MMA record start}} | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 7–3 | [Chris Horodecki](/source/Chris_Horodecki) | Decision (split) | [WEC 51](/source/WEC_51) | {{dts|2010|September|30}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | [Broomfield, Colorado](/source/Broomfield%2C_Colorado), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 7–2 | [Donald Cerrone](/source/Donald_Cerrone) | Submission (rear naked choke) | [WEC 45](/source/WEC_45) | {{dts|2009|December|19}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 3:47 | [Las Vegas](/source/Las_Vegas_Valley), [Nevada](/source/Nevada), United States | Fight of the Night. |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 7–1 | [Phil Cardella](/source/Phil_Cardella) | Decision (unanimous) | [WEC 42](/source/WEC_42) | {{dts|2009|August|09}} | align=center| 3 | align=center| 5:00 | [Las Vegas](/source/Las_Vegas_Valley), [Nevada](/source/Nevada), United States | |- | {{no2}}Loss | align=center| 6–1 | [Marcus Hicks](/source/Marcus_Hicks) | Submission (guillotine choke) | [WEC 33: Marshall vs. Stann](/source/WEC_33) | {{dts|2008|March|26}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| 1:42 | [Las Vegas, Nevada](/source/Las_Vegas%2C_Nevada), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 6–0 | [Alex Karalexis](/source/Alex_Karalexis) | TKO (punches) | [WEC 31](/source/WEC_31) | {{dts|2007|December|12}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:26 | [Las Vegas, Nevada](/source/Las_Vegas%2C_Nevada), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 5–0 | Johnny Sampaio | TKO (knees) | [WEC 27](/source/WEC_27) | {{dts|2007|May|12}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 5:00 | [Las Vegas, Nevada](/source/Las_Vegas%2C_Nevada), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 4–0 | Chris Reed | TKO (corner stoppage) | TC 18: Nightmare | {{dts|2006|November|4}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 5:00 | [San Diego, California](/source/San_Diego%2C_California), United States | |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 3–0 | Jamie Schmidt | TKO (strikes) | TC 14: Throwdown | {{dts|2006|May|13}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| 1:14 | [Del Mar, California](/source/Del_Mar%2C_California), United States |Return to [Lightweight](/source/Lightweight_(MMA)). |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 2–0 | [Brett Cooper](/source/Brett_Cooper_(fighter)) | KO (spinning heel kick) | TC 12: Total Combat 12 | {{dts|2005|December|17}} | align=center| 2 | align=center| N/A | [Tijuana](/source/Tijuana), Mexico |[Welterweight](/source/Welterweight_(MMA)) debut. |- | {{yes2}}Win | align=center| 1–0 | Josh Olivas | Submission (armbar) | TC 9: Total Combat 9 | {{dts|2005|July|30}} | align=center| 1 | align=center| N/A | [Tijuana](/source/Tijuana), Mexico | {{end}} ==References== {{reflist}} ==External links== * {{Sherdog}} {{DEFAULTSORT:Ratcliff, Ed}} Category:1983 births Category:American male mixed martial artists Category:African-American mixed martial artists Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing taekwondo Category:Mixed martial artists utilizing karate Category:Living people Category:American male karateka Category:American male taekwondo practitioners Category:21st-century African-American sportsmen Category:20th-century African-American sportsmen Category:21st-century American sportsmen Category:20th-century American sportsmen --- Adapted from the Wikipedia article [Ed Ratcliff](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Ratcliff) by Wikipedia contributors ([contributor history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ed_Ratcliff?action=history)). 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