Donald Cerrone vs Ed Ratcliff — Fight recap

Donald Cerrone submitted Ed Ratcliff via submission in the third round at 3:47, showcasing superior wrestling and ground control at UFC 107. Cerrone landed 48 significant strikes at 38% accuracy while successfully converting all three takedown attempts with 100% efficiency, controlling the fight for 3:06 total.

Ratcliff managed 33 significant strikes at 33% accuracy and landed just one of four takedown attempts, controlling only 1:45 of the bout. Cerrone's dominance on the mat—highlighted by four submission attempts—ultimately led to the finish, as he neutralized Ratcliff's striking output by dictating position and pace throughout.

The victory demonstrated Cerrone's developing grappling arsenal against a fighter unable to establish offensive momentum, positioning the rising lightweight as a legitimate threat in the division's competitive landscape.