title: World Series of Fighting 14: Ford vs. Shields
text: # World Series of Fighting 14: Ford vs. Shields
  
  World Series of Fighting 14: Ford vs. Shields was a mixed martial arts event held October 11, 2014 (2014-10-11) in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. This event aired on NBCSN in the U.S and on TSN2 in Canada.
  
  ## Background
  
  Ryan Ford faced former Strikeforce Middleweight Champion Jake Shields at this event.
  
  Smealinho Rama and Derrick Mehmen fought for the inaugural WSOF Heavyweight Championship at this event.
  
  Michael Hill was expected to face Marcus Hicks but after Hicks failed to make weight on short notice Hill declined the Catchweight bout which caused the fight to be canceled.
  
  ## Results
  
  * ↑ For the Inaugural WSOF Heavyweight Championship.
  