World Series of Fighting Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell

World Series of Fighting Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell was a mixed martial arts event held February 21, 2014 (2014-02-21) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada.[1]

World Series of Fighting Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell
PromotionWorld Series of Fighting: Canada
DateFebruary 21, 2014
VenueEdmonton Expo Centre
CityCanada Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Attendance2,100
Event chronology
WSOF 8: Gaethje vs. Patishnock World Series of Fighting Canada 1: Ford vs. Powell WSOF 9: Carl vs. Palhares

Background

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Headlining the card is top Canadian welterweight prospect Ryan "The Real Deal" Ford taking on Joel Powell for the inaugural WSOF Canadian welterweight champion.[2] Undefeated heavyweight Steve Mocco takes on Smealinho Rama in the co-main event.

Ultimate Fighter alum Michael Hill takes on Ryan Dickson.[3] Former UFC vet Tim Hague is featured to be on the undercard taking on Lee Mein, the father of current UFC Welterweight fighter Jordan Mein.[4]

Results

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Main Card
Weight class Method Round Time Notes
Welterweight Ryan Ford def. Joel Powell KO (front kick) 1 0:53 [a]
Heavyweight Smealinho Rama def. Steve Mocco Decision (unanimous) (29-27, 30-27, 29-28) 3 5:00
Welterweight Michael Hill def. Ryan Dickson Decision (unanimous) (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) 3 5:00
Featherweight Josh Machan def. Adam Lorenz Decision (split) (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) 3 5:00
Welterweight Brandt Dewsbery def. Mark Drummond Submission (rear-naked choke) 1 4:31
Preliminary card
Featherweight Lenny Wheeler vs. Will Romero No Contest [b]
Light Heavyweight Mike Kent def. Matt Baker Decision (split) (29-28, 29-28, 28-29) 3 5:00
Heavyweight Tim Hague def. Lee Mein TKO (punches) 1 4:21
Bantamweight Owen Carr def. Maged Hammo Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) 3 5:00
Featherweight Hakeem Dawodu def. Behrang Yousefi KO (punches) 1 1:07
Lightweight Roger Alves def. Jemark Brady Decision (unanimous) (30-27, 30-26, 30-25) 3 5:00
Welterweight Stuart Fontaine def. Justin Evans TKO (punches) 1 2:11
  1. ^ For the inaugural WSOF Canadian Welterweight Championship
  2. ^ Bout ruled a No Contest due to unintentional illegal blows to back of the head of Wheeler.

Bonus awards

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The following fighters were awarded fight night bonuses:[5]

  • Fight of The Night: Ryan Dickson vs Michael Hill
  • Knockout of The Night: Ryan Ford
  • Submission of the Night: Brandt Dewsbery

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "WSOF Canada - Ford vs. Powell". sherdog.com. February 21, 2014.
  2. ^ Staff. "WSOF CANADA HEADS TO EDMONTON ON FEB. 21 FOR RYAN FORD VS. JOEL POWELL TITLE FIGHT". WSOF.com.
  3. ^ Staff. "Ford vs. Powell Fight Card". wsofcanada.com.
  4. ^ Staff. "wsof canada returns in february 21st! ryan ford vs joel powell". global-mma.com.
  5. ^ "WSOF Canada: Ford Vs Powell Play-By-Play – Ford Wins Title". topmmanews.com/.