Other names The Real Deal Name Ryan Ford Team Tristar Gym Nationality Canadian Role Boxer Draws 0 | Reach 72.0 Height 1.8 m Losses 0 Weight 84 kg | |
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Division Years active 2007–2015 (MMA)2010, 2015–present (Boxing) | ||
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Ryan Ford (born March 8, 1982) is a Canadian professional boxer and retired mixed martial artist who competed in the Welterweight division. A professional competitor since 2007, Ford has also formerly competed for Bellator, the WSOF, the MFC, TFC, and the AFC.
Contents
- Ryan ford from mma to boxing tristar stories in 4k
- Mma star ryan ford 2nd pro boxing match vs gary kopas
- Maximum Fighting Championship
- Independent promotions
- Aggression Fighting Championship
- Bellator Fighting Championships
- World Series of Fighting
- Professional boxing career
- Personal life
- Boxing
- Mixed Martial Arts
- References
Mma star ryan ford 2nd pro boxing match vs gary kopas
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 the second round.
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 the second round.
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. 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.
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. On February 11, 2012, Ford defeated Ricky Goodall at AMMA 9 via TKO due to elbows in round one.
On March 23, 2013, Ford fought for the renamed Aggression Fighting Championship promotion in Edmonton, Alberta. Ford defeated Brendan Tierney via KO in the second round at AFC 17.
Ford faced Ultimate Fighter vet Michael Hill on July 5, 2013 at AFC 19 for the AFC Welterweight Championship. 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.
On November 2, 2012 at Bellator 79, Ford took on Kyle Baker at Casino Rama in Ontario, Ford won via unanimous decision.
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.
Ford is expected to make is WSOF debut at WSOF Canada 1 against Joel Powell for the inaugural WSOF Canadian Welterweight Championship. 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.
Ford was scheduled to fight Bristol Marunde on June 7, 2014 at WSOF Canada 2. 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. 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. However, Ford announced that he had to pull out of the June fight with Okami.
Professional boxing career
Ford made his professional boxing debut on February 13, 2010, winning a four round majority decision over Willard Lewis. On June 8, 2015, it was announced that Ford was retiring from MMA to focus on a career in professional boxing.
Ford fought on September 11, 2015 against Gary Kopas competing for the KO Boxing promotion. He won a four round unanimous decision.
On September 20, 2015, it was announced that Ford will fight on October 16, 2015 against Antonio Dos Santos at Dekada Premier Fight Night. He won via knockout in the first round.
On November 13, 2015, it was announced that Ford will fight on December 4, 2015 against Alvaro Enriquez for the KO Boxing promotion. He won via technical knockout in the second round.
On February 22, 2016, it was announced that Ford will fight on March 11, 2016 against David Whittom for the KO Boxing promotion. He won via knockout in the first round.
On April 22, 2016, Ford faced former Thailand Olympic Gold and Silver medalist Manus Boonjumnong. He won via fourth round technical knockout after his opponent was no longer able to continue entering the fifth round.
On September 9, 2016, Ford faced former World Boxing Council Crusierweight Champion Victor Manuel Palacios for the KO Boxing promotion. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
On October 29, 2016, it was announced that Ford would face IBO Asia Pacific Light Heavyweight Champion Sam Rapira on February 17, 2017 for the Vacant UBO Light Heavyweight Championship. He won the fight via TKO to become the UBO World Light Heavyweight Champion.
On November 10, 2016, it was announced that Ford would be facing Mario Baeza for the KO Boxing promotion on December 2, 2016. He won the fight via unanimous decision.
On March 13, 2017, it was announced that Ford would be making the first defense of his title against former WBC Asian World Champion New Zealand fighter Robert Berridge on May 27, 2017. He won the fight via technical decision after an accidental head butt.
On August 10, 2017, it as announced that Ford would be facing British fighter WBO European Light Heavyweight Champion Anthony Yarde on September 16, 2017 for the vacant WBO Inter-Continental Light Heavyweight Championship. On August 25, 2017, it was announced that the fight was canceled after a contract dispute.
On September 6, 2017, it was announced that Ford would be facing Joaquin Murrieta on September 9, 2017 for Rixta Promotions. He won the fight via corner stoppage in the fourth round.
Personal life
Ford is married to wife Nina & has two children, a son, Ryan Jr. and a daughter, Bella. He is the son of retired professional boxer Al Ford.