Bellator 239 Ruth vs Amosov | 22 Feb 20 | |||||
Edward Lee Ruth (born October 21, 1990) is an American professional mixed martial artist and former freestyle and folkstyle wrestler. He currently competes in the Welterweight division of Bellator MMA. As a folkstyle wrestler, he was a three-time NCAA Division I national champion.
Early life
Ruth was born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. He is a 2009 graduate of Blair Academy in Blairstown, New Jersey. He transferred there from Susquehanna Township High School in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania where he competed in his freshman, sophomore and junior year.
Wrestling
In folkstyle wrestling, Ruth competed for Pennsylvania State University from 2010 to 2014. While there, Ruth was a three-time NCAA Division I national champion. In freestyle wrestling, Ruth represented the United States at the 2014 World Wrestling Championships and the 2015 Wrestling World Cup.
Mixed martial arts career
In December 2014, Ruth trained with mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Jon Jones. While living in State College, PA, Ruth trained at Central PA Mixed Martial Arts with head instructor Ryan Gruhn.