Ryan Ford (Fighter)
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Ryan Ford is a professional
Canadian
mixed martial arts
fighter (MMA). He fights out of Edmonton, Alberta Canada
and is currently signed to The Fight Club and Maximum Fighting Championship.
, Laverne Clark and CJ Fernandes
and losing twice to Pat Healy
.
Ford recently signed with the Edmonton based promotion The Fight Club and won his TFC debut against Dave Mazany. Ford won the TFC Interim Welterweight Title against Markhaile Wedderburn on September 18, 2009, Ford won the TFC World Welterweight Title with a 13 second KO of John Walsh on December 5, 2009. Ford defeated former Ultimate Fighter
finalist Tommy Speer
on March 19, 2010.
In May, Ford fought UFC veteran Karo Parisyan
. After getting completely dominated in the first two rounds, Ford caught Parisyan with a knee and cut his forehead, causing the doctor and referee to stop the fight by doctor's stoppage.
to his fiancée Nina, whom he has been with for a number of years and with whom he has a young daughter named Bella.
|Loss
| align="center" | 16-4
|
David Hulett
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Aggression MMA 8
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 1:35
|
Edmonton, Alberta Canada
| For vacant Aggression MMA Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 16-3
| Nick Hinchliffe
| TKO (Punches)
| Aggression MMA 7: Confrontation
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 0:18
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 15-3
|
Karo Parisyan
| TKO (doctor's stoppage)
| JEG - MMA Live 1
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 1:26
| London, Ontario
Canada
| Doctor stopped the fight due to a cut that opened on Parisyan.
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 14–3
| Johnny Davis
| TKO (punches)
| Aggression MMA 6: Punishment
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 2:26
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 13–3
| Pete Spratt
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| MFC 27: Breaking Point
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 3:07
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 12–3
|
Douglas Lima
| Submission (armbar)
| MFC 26: Retribution
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 0:48
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 12–2
| Tommy Speer
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| The Fight Club 10: High Octane
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 4:29
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
| Defended TFC Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 11–2
| John Walsh
| KO (strikes)
| The Fight Club 9: Total Chaos
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 0:13
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
| Won vacant TFC Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 10–2
| Markhaile Wedderburn
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| The Fight Club 8: Salvation
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 1:24
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
| For Interim TFC Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 9–2
| Dave Mazany
| TKO (punches)
| The Fight Club 7: Full Throttle
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 0:28
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 8–2
| Pat Healy
| Decision (split)
| MFC 20: Destined For Greatness
|
| align="center" | 5
| align="center" | 5:00
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
| For MFC
Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 8–1
| Nabil Khatib
| Decision (unanimous)
| Raw Combat: Redemption
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
| Calgary, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 7–1
| Laverne Clark
| Submission (guillotine choke)
| MFC 18: Famous
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 2:30
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 6–1
| Pat Healy
| Submission (armbar)
| MFC 17: Hostile Takeover
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 3:00
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
| For MFC
Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 6–0
| CJ Fernandes
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| MFC 16: Anger Management
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:32
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 5–0
| Pete Spratt
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| MFC 15: Rags To Riches
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 4:01
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 4–0
| Mike Sorenson
| TKO (punches)
| MFC 14: High Rollers
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 0:51
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 3–0
| Adil Abbas
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Extreme Cage Combat 6: Hometown Heroes
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 1:21
| Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 2–0
| Randy Vallette
| TKO (punches and elbows)
| MFC 13: Lucky 13
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:07
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 1–0
| Aaron Gallant
| TKO (punches)
| MFC 12: High Stakes
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 4:15
| Edmonton, Alberta Canada
|
Professional
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Canadian
Canada
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mixed martial arts
Mixed martial arts
Mixed Martial Arts is a full contact combat sport that allows the use of both striking and grappling techniques, both standing and on the ground, including boxing, wrestling, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, judo and other styles. The roots of modern mixed martial arts can be...
fighter (MMA). He fights out of Edmonton, Alberta Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
and is currently signed to The Fight Club and Maximum Fighting Championship.
Mixed martial arts
Ford began his career in the Maximum Fighting Championship going 6-2 with wins over Pete SprattPete Spratt
Aaron Pete Spratt is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is a welterweight known for his appearances in the UFC and on The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality television show.-MMA Career:...
, Laverne Clark and CJ Fernandes
CJ Fernandes
CJ Fernandes is an American mixed martial artist. After retiring in 2002, he made a comeback in 2005 and 2008 in the Welterweight division...
and losing twice to Pat Healy
Pat Healy
Pat Healy was an Irish sportsperson. He played hurling with his local club Glen Rovers and is an internationally acclaimed sportsman in tennis, cricket, squash, volleyball and rugby. Healy was also a member of the Cork senior inter-county team in the 1950s...
.
Ford recently signed with the Edmonton based promotion The Fight Club and won his TFC debut against Dave Mazany. Ford won the TFC Interim Welterweight Title against Markhaile Wedderburn on September 18, 2009, Ford won the TFC World Welterweight Title with a 13 second KO of John Walsh on December 5, 2009. Ford defeated former Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter
The Ultimate Fighter is an American reality television series and mixed martial arts competition produced by Spike TV and the Ultimate Fighting Championship , and soon to be shown on FX. The show features unknown, professional MMA fighters living together in Las Vegas, Nevada, and follows them as...
finalist Tommy Speer
Tommy Speer
Tommy Speer is an American professional mixed martial artist. He received national exposure on The Ultimate Fighter 6: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra, fighting as a member of Team Hughes.-The Ultimate Fighter:...
on March 19, 2010.
In May, Ford fought UFC veteran Karo Parisyan
Karo Parisyan
Karapet Parisyan is an Armenian-American mixed martial artist. From his days as a UFC mainstay Karo holds notable wins over Ryo Chonan, Shonie Carter, Drew Fickett, Matt Serra, Nick Thompson, Chris Lytle, Nick Diaz and Antonio McKee.- Early life:...
. After getting completely dominated in the first two rounds, Ford caught Parisyan with a knee and cut his forehead, causing the doctor and referee to stop the fight by doctor's stoppage.
Personal life
Ford has served a four year prison term. Ford got married on April 14, 2010 in MexicoMexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
to his fiancée Nina, whom he has been with for a number of years and with whom he has a young daughter named Bella.
Mixed martial arts record
|-|Loss
| align="center" | 16-4
|
David Hulett| Submission (guillotine choke)
| Aggression MMA 8
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 1:35
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
| For vacant Aggression MMA Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 16-3
|
Nick Hinchliffe| TKO (Punches)
| Aggression MMA 7: Confrontation
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 0:18
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 15-3
|
Karo ParisyanKaro Parisyan
Karapet Parisyan is an Armenian-American mixed martial artist. From his days as a UFC mainstay Karo holds notable wins over Ryo Chonan, Shonie Carter, Drew Fickett, Matt Serra, Nick Thompson, Chris Lytle, Nick Diaz and Antonio McKee.- Early life:...
| TKO (doctor's stoppage)
| JEG - MMA Live 1
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 1:26
|
London, OntarioLondon, Ontario
London is a city in Southwestern Ontario, Canada, situated along the Quebec City – Windsor Corridor. The city has a population of 352,395, and the metropolitan area has a population of 457,720, according to the 2006 Canadian census; the metro population in 2009 was estimated at 489,274. The city...
Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
| Doctor stopped the fight due to a cut that opened on Parisyan.
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 14–3
|
Johnny DavisJohnny Davis
Johnny Reginald Davis is a retired American professional basketball player, and currently an assistant coach for the NBA's Toronto Raptors. He played in the league with four teams in ten years from 1976-1986, winning an NBA championship in his rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers...
| TKO (punches)
| Aggression MMA 6: Punishment
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 2:26
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 13–3
|
Pete SprattPete Spratt
Aaron Pete Spratt is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is a welterweight known for his appearances in the UFC and on The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality television show.-MMA Career:...
| Submission (rear-naked choke)
| MFC 27: Breaking Point
MFC 27
MFC 27: Breaking Point was a mixed martial arts event held by the Maximum Fighting Championship on November 12, 2010 at the River Cree Casino in Edmonton, Alberta.-Background:...
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 3:07
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 12–3
|
Douglas LimaDouglas Lima
Douglas Lima is a Brazilian professional mixed martial artist who competes in the welterweight division. He currently fights for Bellator Fighting Championships. He is the former MFC Welterweight champion.-Early career:...
| Submission (armbar)
| MFC 26: Retribution
MFC 26
MFC 26: Retribution was a mixed martial arts event held by the Maximum Fighting Championship on September 10, 2010 at the River Cree Casino in Edmonton, Alberta. The event was aired live on HDNet with commentators Michael Schiavello, Frank Trigg and Guy Mezger.-Background:This event featured an...
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| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 0:48
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 12–2
|
Tommy SpeerTommy Speer
Tommy Speer is an American professional mixed martial artist. He received national exposure on The Ultimate Fighter 6: Team Hughes vs. Team Serra, fighting as a member of Team Hughes.-The Ultimate Fighter:...
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| The Fight Club 10: High Octane
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 4:29
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
| Defended TFC Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 11–2
|
John WalshJohn Walsh
John Edward Walsh is an American television personality, criminal investigator, human and victim rights advocate and formerly the host, as well as creator, of America's Most Wanted...
| KO (strikes)
| The Fight Club 9: Total Chaos
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 0:13
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
| Won vacant TFC Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 10–2
|
Markhaile Wedderburn| Submission (rear naked choke)
| The Fight Club 8: Salvation
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 1:24
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
| For Interim TFC Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 9–2
|
Dave Mazany| TKO (punches)
| The Fight Club 7: Full Throttle
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 0:28
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 8–2
|
Pat HealyPat Healy (fighter)
Patrick Healy is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Currently, Healy is signed with Strikeforce, holding a 4–1 record inside the promotion...
| Decision (split)
| MFC 20: Destined For Greatness
MFC 20
MFC 20: Destined for Greatness was a mixed martial arts event held by the Maximum Fighting Championship on February 20th, 2009 in Enoch, Alberta.-Main card:...
|
| align="center" | 5
| align="center" | 5:00
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
| For MFC
MFC
MFC may refer to:Computing:* Mel-frequency cepstrum, a representation of sounds used in applications such as automatic speech recognition* Memory flow controller, a part of a computer architecture, e.g. in the Cell Broadband Engine...
Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 8–1
|
Nabil Khatib| Decision (unanimous)
| Raw Combat: Redemption
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 5:00
|
Calgary, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 7–1
|
Laverne Clark| Submission (guillotine choke)
| MFC 18: Famous
MFC 18
MFC 18: Famous was a mixed martial arts event held by the Maximum Fighting Championship on September 26th, 2008 in Enoch, Alberta.-Background:...
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| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 2:30
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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|-
| Loss
| align="center" | 6–1
|
Pat HealyPat Healy (fighter)
Patrick Healy is an American mixed martial artist who competes in the lightweight and welterweight divisions. Currently, Healy is signed with Strikeforce, holding a 4–1 record inside the promotion...
| Submission (armbar)
| MFC 17: Hostile Takeover
|
| align="center" | 3
| align="center" | 3:00
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
| For MFC
MFC
MFC may refer to:Computing:* Mel-frequency cepstrum, a representation of sounds used in applications such as automatic speech recognition* Memory flow controller, a part of a computer architecture, e.g. in the Cell Broadband Engine...
Welterweight Championship
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 6–0
|
CJ FernandesCJ Fernandes
CJ Fernandes is an American mixed martial artist. After retiring in 2002, he made a comeback in 2005 and 2008 in the Welterweight division...
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| MFC 16: Anger Management
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:32
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
|
|-
| Win
| align="center" | 5–0
|
Pete SprattPete Spratt
Aaron Pete Spratt is an American professional mixed martial arts fighter. He is a welterweight known for his appearances in the UFC and on The Ultimate Fighter 4 reality television show.-MMA Career:...
| Submission (rear naked choke)
| MFC 15: Rags To Riches
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 4:01
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 4–0
|
Mike Sorenson| TKO (punches)
| MFC 14: High Rollers
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 0:51
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 3–0
|
Adil Abbas| Submission (rear naked choke)
| Extreme Cage Combat 6: Hometown Heroes
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 1:21
|
Halifax, Nova Scotia CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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|-
| Win
| align="center" | 2–0
|
Randy Vallette| TKO (punches and elbows)
| MFC 13: Lucky 13
|
| align="center" | 1
| align="center" | 2:07
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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| Win
| align="center" | 1–0
|
Aaron Gallant| TKO (punches)
| MFC 12: High Stakes
|
| align="center" | 2
| align="center" | 4:15
|
Edmonton, Alberta CanadaCanada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
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