Ryan Ford (fighter)

Ryan Ford
Born March 8, 1982 (age 31)
Other names The Real Deal
Residence Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Nationality Canadian
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
Division Welterweight
Reach 72.0
Fighting out of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Team Tristar Gym
Years active 2007–present (MMA)
Mixed martial arts record
Total 27
Wins 22
By knockout 12
By submission 8
By decision 2
Losses 5
By submission 4
By decision 1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Ryan Ford (born March 8, 1982) is a Canadian mixed martial artist currently competing in the World Series of Fighting's Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Ford has also formerly competed for Bellator, the MFC, TFC, and the AFC.

Background

Ford is from Edmonton, Alberta and had a troublesome upbringing. On January 6, 2003 when he was 20 years of age, Ford and two other men participated in a home invasion in order to collect a debt. They threatened the home owner at gunpoint, while assaulting the man's wife as she attempted to contact the police. Ford, who nearly cut off two of the man's fingers in the attack, was sentenced to four years in prison. A former high school football player, Ford originally began training in boxing before transitioning into mixed martial arts.[1]

Mixed martial arts career

Maximum Fighting Championship

Ford began his career with Maximum Fighting Championship, On February 22, 2008 at MFC 15 Ford defeated Pete Spratt via rear-naked choke in the second round. On May 9, 2008 at MFC 16 Ford defeated CJ Fernandes via rear-naked choke submission in round one. On July 25, 2008 at MFC 17 Ford was defeated by Pat Healy via armbar submission, the fight was for the MFC Welterweight Championship. On September 28, 2008 at MFC 18 Ford defeated Laverne Clark via guillotine choke in round two. On February 20, 2009 at MFC 20 Ford was defeated by Pat Healy via split decision in a rematch for the MFC Welterweight Championship. On September 10, 2010 at MFC 26 Ford was defeated by Douglas Lima via armbar submission in round two. On November 12, 2010 at MFC 27 Ford defeated Pete Spratt in a rematch via rear-naked choke submission.

Ford has twice left the Edmonton-based MFC organization due to contract disputes.

Independent Promotions

Ford signed with the Edmonton-based promotion The Fight Club, Ford made his TFC debut on against Dave Mazany at TFC 7 on May 30, 2009, winning via TKO due to punches in twenty eight seconds of round one. On September 18, 2009, at TFC 8 Ford defeated Markhaile Wedderburn via rear-naked choke submission to Win the TFC Interim Welterweight Championship. On December 5, 2009, at TFC 9 Ford defeated John Walsh via knockout in thirteen seconds of round one to win the vancant TFC Welterweight Championship.On March 19, 2010, at TFC 10 Ford defeated former Ultimate Fighter finalist Tom Speer via rear-naked choke submission in round one on March 19, 2010 to retain the TFC Welterweight Championship.

On May 19, 2011, Ford fought UFC veteran Karo Parisyan at MMA Live 1 in London, Ontario, After the first two rounds, Ford caught Parisyan with a knee and cut his forehead, causing the doctor and referee to stop the fight giving Ford the win via doctor stoppage.[2]

Aggression Fighting Championship

On June 10, 2011, Ford Returned to the Aggression MMA organization at AMMA 7: Confrontation defeating Nick Hinchcliffe in the round three via TKO due to punches. On September 16, 2011, at AMMA 8: Unfinished Business, Ford was defeated by David Hulett via guillotine choke in the round one.[3] On February 11, 2012, Ford defeated Ricky Goodall at AMMA 9 via TKO due to elbows in round one.

On March 23, 2013, Ford will fight for the renamed Aggression Fighting Championship promotion in Edmonton, Alberta. Ford defeated Brendan Tierney via KO in the second round at AFC 17.[4]

Ford is set to face Ultimate Fighter vet Michael Hill on July 5, 2013 at AFC 19 for the AFC Welterweight Championship.[5] Ford defeated Hill via rear-naked choke submission in the fifth round to win the AFC Welterweight Championship.

Bellator Fighting Championships

Ford signed with Bellator making his debut On May 4, 2012 at Bellator 67, Ford defeated Luis Santos via TKO due to knees and punches in the second round.[6]

On November 2, 2012 at Bellator 79, Ford took on Kyle Baker at Casino Rama in Ontario, Ford won via unanimous decision.[7]

World Series of Fighting

On December 5, 2013, it was announced that Ford signed a multi-fight deal with World Series of Fighting’s Canadian branch and is expected to debut under the WSOF banner in early 2014.[8]

Ford is expected to make is WSOF debut at WSOF Canada 1 against Joel Powell for the inaugural WSOF Canadian Welterweight Championship.[9] Ford won via knockout due to a front kick and punches in just 53 seconds of round one to win the WSOF Canadian Welterweight Championship.[10]

Ford was scheduled to fight Bristol Marunde on June 7, 2014 at WSOF Canada 2.[11] He pulled out after getting injured during training.

Ford faced Jake Shields in the main event at WSOF 14 on October 11, 2014 in Edmonton, Alberta Canada.[12] Although he dropped Shields early in the fight with a left hand, Ford eventually lost the fight via rear naked choke submission in the first round.

Ford was set to face Yushin Okami in a Middleweight bout for the main event of WSOF 21 on June 5, 2015.[13] However, Ford announced that he had to pull out of the June fight with Okami.[14]

Personal life

Ford has two children, a son, Ryan Jr. and a daughter, Bella.[15]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 22–5 Jake Shields Submission (rear-naked choke) WSOF 14 October 11, 2014 1 4:29 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 22–4 Joel Powell KO (front kick and punches) WSOF Canada 1 February 21, 2014 1 0:53 Edmonton, Alberta Canada Won the WSOF Canadian Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 21–4 Michael Hill Submission (rear-naked choke) AFC 19 July 5, 2013 5 4:32 Edmonton, Alberta Canada Won the AFC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 20–4 Brendan Tierney KO (punch) AFC 17 March 23, 2013 2 3:11 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 19–4 Kyle Baker Decision (unanimous) Bellator 79 November 2, 2012 3 5:00 Rama, Ontario Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 18–4 Luis Santos TKO (knee and punches) Bellator 67 May 4, 2012 2 1:24 Rama, Ontario Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 17–4 Ricky Goodall TKO (elbows) AMMA 9: Aggression MMA 9 February 11, 2012 1 3:37 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 16–4 David Hulett Submission (guillotine choke) AMMA 8: Unfinished Business September 16, 2011 1 1:35 Edmonton, Alberta Canada For AMMA Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 16–3 Nick Hinchliffe TKO (punches) AMMA 7: Confrontation June 10, 2011 3 0:18 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 15–3 Karo Parisyan TKO (doctor stoppage) JEG: MMA Live 1 May 19, 2011 3 1:26 London, Ontario Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 14–3 Johnny Davis TKO (punches) AMMA 6: Edmonton March 11, 2011 2 2:06 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 13–3 Pete Spratt Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 27 November 12, 2010 2 3:07 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 12–3 Douglas Lima Submission (armbar) MFC 26 September 10, 2010 2 0:48 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 12–2 Tom Speer Submission (rear-naked choke) TFC 10: High Voltage March 19, 2010 1 4:29 Edmonton, Alberta Canada Defended TFC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 11–2 John Walsh KO (punches) TFC 9: Total Chaos December 5, 2009 1 0:13 Edmonton, Alberta Canada Won vacant TFC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 10–2 Markhaile Wedderburn Submission (rear-naked choke) TFC 8: Salvation September 18, 2009 1 1:24 Edmonton, Alberta Canada Won Interim TFC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 9–2 Dave Mazany TKO (punches) TFC 7: Full Throttle May 30, 2009 1 0:28 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 8–2 Pat Healy Decision (split) MFC 20 February 20, 2009 5 5:00 Edmonton, Alberta Canada For MFC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 8–1 Nabil Khatib Decision (unanimous) Raw Combat: Redemption October 25, 2008 3 5:00 Calgary, Alberta Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 7–1 Laverne Clark Submission (guillotine choke) MFC 18 September 28, 2008 2 2:30 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss 6–1 Pat Healy Submission (armbar) MFC 17 July 25, 2008 3 3:00 Edmonton, Alberta Canada For MFC Welterweight Championship
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 6–0 CJ Fernandes Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 16: Anger Management May 9, 2008 1 2:32 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 5–0 Pete Spratt Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 15: Rags To Riches February 22, 2008 2 4:01 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 4–0 Mike Sorenson TKO (punches) MFC 14: High Rollers November 23, 2007 2 0:51 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 3–0 Adil Abbas Submission (rear-naked choke) ECC 6: Hometown Heroes October 20, 2007 1 1:21 Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 2–0 Randy Valette TKO (punches and elbows) MFC 13: Lucky 13 August 24, 2007 1 2:07 Edmonton, Alberta Canada
style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win 1–0 Aaron Gallant TKO (punches) MFC 12: High Stakes June 22, 2007 2 4:15 Edmonton, Alberta Canada

References

  1. ↑ http://mmadiehards.com/live/features/ryan-ford-a-story-of-redemption/
  2. ↑ "MMA Live 1 Play By Play". topmmanews.com. May 20, 2011.
  3. ↑ Top MMA News Staff (September 17, 2011). "Aggression MMA 8 – Recap". topmmanews.com.
  4. ↑ Top MMA News Staff (February 28, 2013). "Ryan Ford Ready To Put On Show For Edmonton On March 23". topmmanews.com.
  5. ↑ Top MMA News (June 29, 2013). "Ryan Ford faces Michael Hill for AFC Welterweight Championship at AFC 19". topmmanews.com.
  6. ↑ Don Wilson (May 4, 2012). "Bellator 67 Play-By-Play – Come Behind Victory For Ford, Baker Advances". topmmanews.com.
  7. ↑ Don Wilson (November 3, 2012). "Bellator 79 Results & Play-By-Play – Ford, De Lorenzi Win". topmmanews.com.
  8. ↑ "Bellator Veteran Ryan Ford Signs with World Series of Fighting Canada for 2014 Debut".
  9. ↑ Staff. "WSOF CANADA HEADS TO EDMONTON ON FEB. 21 FOR RYAN FORD VS. JOEL POWELL TITLE FIGHT". WSOF.com.
  10. ↑ Top MMA News Staff. "WSOF Canada: Ford vs Powell Play-by-Play - Ford Wins Title". TopMMANews.com.
  11. ↑ "Ford, Marunde Top WSOF Canada Card on June 7". TopMMANews.com. 2014-04-24. Retrieved 2014-04-24.
  12. ↑ Keith Grienke (August 4, 2014). "Jake Shields Heads North To Fight Ryan Ford at WSOF 14". TopMMANews.com.
  13. ↑ "RYAN FORD-YUSHIN OKAMI, SMEALINHO RAMA-BLAGOI IVANOV ANNOUNCED FOR WSOF 21".
  14. ↑ MMAjunkie Staff (2015-04-07). "Injured Ryan Ford says he's out of June's WSOF 21 headliner". mmajunkie.com. Retrieved 2015-04-08.
  15. ↑ http://mmadiehards.com/live/features/ryan-ford-a-story-of-redemption/

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