Ed West (fighter)
{{short description|Mixed martial artist}}
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| nationality = American
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| weight_class = Bantamweight
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| stance = Orthodox
| fighting_out_of = Tucson, Arizona, United States
| team = Apex MMA
| trainer = Rocco DePalo
| rank = {{color box|black}} 3rd Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo
{{color box|black}} Black Belt in Karate
{{color box|black}} Black Belt in Judo
{{color box|black}} Black Belt in Aikido
{{color box|black}} Black Belt in Kung Fu
{{color box|black}} Black Belt in Jujutsu
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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).
Early life
West was born in Olongapo, Philippines{{cite web |url=http://www.knucklepit.com/mixed-martial-arts-ed_west.htm |title=Ed West MMA UFC Ultimate Fighter Don Frye IFL |website=Knucklepit.com |accessdate=2016-05-12 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304042003/http://www.knucklepit.com/mixed-martial-arts-ed_west.htm |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead }} 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.
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.{{cite web|author=Todd Jackson |url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/383020-competition-starved-pro-ed-west-finally-finds-opponent-to-challenge-him |title=Competition-Starved Fighter Ed West Finally Finds Opponent To Challenge Him |publisher=Bleacher Report |date=2010-04-23 |accessdate=2016-05-12}} 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.
=Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting=
In 2010, West won Arizona's Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting bantamweight championship when he defeated Tyler Bialecki. West then defended his belt against Sam Rodriguez the following year.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmamania.com/2011/9/19/2435654/know-your-bellator-mmamania-interview-exclusive-with-bantamweight-ed |title=Know your Bellator: MMAmania interview exclusive with bantamweight Ed West |website=MMAmania.com |date= |accessdate=2016-05-12}}
=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.{{cite web |last1=MMA Junkie Staff |title=Ed West vs. Zach Makovsky bantamweight tourney finale set for Bellator 32 |url=https://mmajunkie.usatoday.com/2010/10/ed-west-vs-zach-makovsky-bantamweight-tourney-finale-set-for-bellator-32 |website=mmajunkie.usatoday.com |access-date=22 July 2022 |date=1 October 2010}} Despite a noble effort, fighting a war for five rounds, Makovsky received the unanimous decision.{{cite web |last1=Wilcox |first1=Nate |title=Bellator 32 Complete Results |url=https://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/10/14/1752145/bellator-32-complete-results |website=bloodyelbow.com |access-date=22 July 2022 |date=14 October 2010}}
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.{{cite web |last1=Bratcher |first1=Jack |title=Eduardo Dantas talks win over Ed West and fighting Alexis Vila in Bellator tournament finals |url=https://prommanow.com/2011/11/03/eduardo-dantas-talks-win-over-ed-west-and-fighting-alexis-vila-in-bellator-tournament-finals/ |website=prommanow.com |access-date=22 July 2022 |date=3 November 2011}}
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.{{cite web|url=http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/bantamweight-ed-west-granted-release-from-bellator-looks-for-quick-turnaround |title=Bantamweight ed West granted release from Bellator, looks for quick turnaround | News – MMAjunkie.com |accessdate=July 17, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718150309/http://www.mmajunkie.com/news/2013/07/bantamweight-ed-west-granted-release-from-bellator-looks-for-quick-turnaround |archivedate=July 18, 2013 }}
=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.{{cite web|url=http://themmareport.com/2014/05/ed-west-re-signs-to-bellator-makes-return-in-season-eleven/|title=Ed West re-signs to Bellator, makes return in season eleven|publisher=themmareport.com|date=May 29, 2014}}
West faced Mike Richman on September 26, 2014, at Bellator 126.{{cite web|url=http://bellator.com/fight-card/bellator-126|title=BELLATOR 126|publisher=bellator.com|access-date=2014-08-16|archive-date=2014-08-19|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140819090550/http://bellator.com/fight-card/bellator-126|url-status=dead}} 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.{{cite web|url=http://www.tapology.com/fightcenter/events/29324-wsof-19-gaethje-vs-palomino |title=WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino | MMA Event Page |publisher=Tapology |date=2015-03-28 |accessdate=2016-05-12}} He lost the fight via TKO in the first round.
Championships and accomplishments
=Mixed martial arts=
- International Fight League
- Fight of the Night (One time) vs. Chris Horodecki
- Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting
- DRFCF Bantamweight Championship (One time; Current)
- Rage in the Cage
- RITC Lightweight Championship (One time)
Mixed martial arts record
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|ko-wins=1
|ko-losses=3
|sub-wins=14
|sub-losses=1
|dec-wins=10
|dec-losses=6
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|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 25–10
| Matt Betzold
| Decision (unanimous)
| WFF 40
| {{dts|2018|October|27}}
| align=center|5
| align=center|5:00
| Chandler, Arizona, United States
| {{small|Won the WFF Bantamweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 24–10
| Daniel Soto
| Submission (armbar)
| RUF MMA 27
| {{dts|2018|August|11}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:36
| Tucson, Arizona, United States
| {{small|Won the RUF MMA Featherweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 23–10
| Gilberto Aguilar
| Submission (verbal)
| Aggression Session MMA: Anarchy
| {{dts|2017|September|2}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|3:22
| Prescott Valley, Arizona, United States
| {{small|Won the AS Bantamweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 22–10
| Glen Baker
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| WFF 34
| {{dts|2017|June|3}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:55
| Chandler, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 21–10
| Chris Hernandez
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Cage Rage at the Diamond 2
| {{dts|2016|July|18}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|0:29
| Sahuarita, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 20–10
| Roman Salazar
| Decision (unanimous)
| Aggression Session 3
| {{dts|2016|June|18}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| Scottsdale, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 19–10
| Jose Carbajal
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| RITC: Rage in the Cage 179
| {{dts|2015|August|15}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|3:05
| Yuma, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 18–10
| TKO (punches)
| WSOF 19: Gaethje vs. Palomino
| {{dts|2015|March|28}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:39
| Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 18–9
| KO (punches)
| {{dts|2014|September|26}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:44
| Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 18–8
| Antonio Duarte
| Submission (anaconda choke)
| MF - Mexico Fighter 5
| {{dts|2014|February|15}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|4:42
| Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 18–7
| Josh Montoya
| KO (head kick)
| {{dts|2013|February|28}}
| align=center|2
| align=center|2:51
| Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 17–7
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2012|April|13}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season 6 Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 17–6
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2011|October|22}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| Yuma, Arizona, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center|17–5
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2011|September|24}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| Canton, Ohio, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season 5 Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 16–5
| Sam Rodriguez
| Submission (armbar)
| Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 9
| {{dts|2011|March|18}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:22
| Yuma, Arizona, United States
| {{small|Defended Desert Rage Bantamweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 15–5
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2010|October|14}}
| align=center|5
| align=center|5:00
| Kansas City, Missouri, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament Final.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 15–4
| Decision (split)
| {{dts|2010|September|23}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| Louisville, Kentucky, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament Semifinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 14–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| {{dts|2010|September|02}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|5:00
| San Antonio, Texas, United States
| {{small|Bellator Season 3 Bantamweight Tournament Quarterfinal.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 13–4
| Tyler Bialecki
| Submission (triangle choke)
| Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 7
| {{dts|2010|April|24}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:25
| Yuma, Arizona, United States
| {{small|Won the Desert Rage Bantamweight Championship.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 12–4
| Jose Carbajal
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Desert Rage Full Contact Fighting 6
| {{dts|2009|November|07}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:38
| Yuma, Arizona, United States
| {{small|Bantamweight debut.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 11–4
| Del Hawkins
| Decision (unanimous)
| Apocalypse Fights 1
| {{dts|2008|August|07}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|N/A
| United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 10–4
| Austin Pascucci
| Submission (armbar)
| Rage in the Cage 109
| {{dts|2008|April|26}}
| align=center|2
| align=center|0:28
| Tucson, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 9–4
| Nick Hedrick
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| CS - Cage Supremacy 2
| {{dts|2007|July|22}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:26
| Tucson, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–4
| Decision (unanimous)
| IFL: Houston
| {{dts|2007|February|02}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|4:00
| Houston, Texas, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–3
| Erik Owings
| Decision (unanimous)
| IFL: Championship Final
| {{dts|2006|December|29}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|4:00
| Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 8–2
| Decision (unanimous)
| International Fight League: Portland
| {{dts|2006|September|09}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|4:00
| Portland, Oregon, United States
| {{small|Fight of the Night.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 8–1
| Carlos Ortega
| Decision (unanimous)
| RITC 79: The Rage Returns
| {{dts|2006|February|24}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|3:00
| Tucson, Arizona, United States
| {{small|Won RITC Lightweight Championship; Earned RITC "Fighter of the Night" Honors.}}
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 7–1
| Reynaldo Walter Duarte
| Decision (split)
| RITC 76: Hello Tucson
| {{dts|2005|November|11}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|3:00
| Tucson, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 6–1
| Chris David
| Decision (unanimous)
| RITC 64: Heart & Soul
| {{dts|2004|August|07}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|3:00
| Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 5–1
| Amos Sotelo
| Submission (kimura)
| RITC 61: Relentless
| {{dts|2004|April|30}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:01
| Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{no2}}Loss
| align=center| 4–1
| Harris Sarmiento
| TKO (punches)
| SuperBrawl 34
| {{dts|2004|March|28}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|2:08
| Wailuku, Hawaii, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 4–0
| Carlos Ortega
| Decision (unanimous)
| RITC 59: Let the Punishment Begin
| {{dts|2004|February|07}}
| align=center|3
| align=center|3:00
| Casa Grande, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 3–0
| Troy Tolbert
| Submission (armbar)
| RITC 57: Tucson Revisited
| {{dts|2003|December|13}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|0:34
| Tucson, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 2–0
| Joe Vigil
| Submission (armbar)
| RITC 47: Unstoppable
| {{dts|2003|April|12}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:57
| Phoenix, Arizona, United States
|
|-
| {{yes2}}Win
| align=center| 1–0
| Troy Tolbert
| Submission (armbar)
| RITC 46: Launching Pad
| {{dts|2003|March|27}}
| align=center|1
| align=center|1:16
| Tempe, Arizona, United States
|
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See also
References
{{Reflist}}
External links
- {{Sherdog}}
- [http://www.bellator.com/fighter/54/ed-west Ed West bio at Bellator MMA]
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