Crafton Wallace
| Crafton Wallace | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 15, 1972 Baltimore, Maryland |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight | 184 lb (83 kg; 13.1 st) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Fighting out of | Naples, Florida |
| Team | Inferno MMA |
| Years active | 2003-present |
| Mixed martial arts record | |
| Total | 25 |
| Wins | 18 |
| By knockout | 8 |
| By submission | 9 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| By submission | 3 |
| By decision | 1 |
| Draws | 1 |
| Other information | |
| Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog | |
Crafton Wallace (born April 15, 1972) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes as a Middleweight. He formerly fought for the UFC, Strikeforce and King of the Cage.
Background
Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Wallace is a United States Army veteran, enlisting after high school. Wallace was active in martial arts before transitioning to Muay Thai in 1999. An accomplished striker, Wallace has held the 2003 ISKA Middleweight Muay Thai Tournament Championship as a professional, as well as the 2004 ISKA Cruiserweight Muay Thai Tournament Championship as an amateur.[1] Wallace is also known for competing for the Miami Force in the World Combat League, which is a kickboxing organization promoted by Chuck Norris that only allows strikes above the waist.
Mixed martial arts career
Early career
Wallace began his professional mixed martial arts career in smaller shows, going 7-1-1 and ending the majority of his wins in the first round. In 2006 Wallace fought Ray Routh at Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie, where he won via KO (knee) early in the second round. Wallace then won three more fights by stoppage before signing with the UFC.
Ultimate Fighting Championship
Wallace made his UFC debut on August 17, 2006, he faced Martin Kampmann at UFC Fight Night 6, losing via rear-naked choke submission in round 1. Wallace was released from the promotion after his submission loss to Kampmann.
Wallace then won his next two fights by stoppage before returning to the UFC against future Strikeforce Welterweight Champion Nate Marquardt at Ortiz vs Shamrock 3 - The Final Chapter. Wallace was submitted in round 2 and moved to 0-2 in the UFC. Wallace was again released from the promotion.
Post-UFC
After being released from the UFC, Wallace then won his next 5 fights mostly by submission before losing to Reggie Orr, Waachiim Spiritwolf and Patrick Côté in succession.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 24 matches | 18 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By submission | 9 | 3 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 18-6-1 | Patrick Côté | TKO (leg injury) | Instinct Fighting 1 | October 7, 2011 | 1 | 1:36 | Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 18-5-1 | Waachiim Spiritwolf | TKO (doctor stoppage) | AOF 8 - Fury | May 22, 2010 | 1 | 5:00 | Estero, Florida, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 18-4-1 | Reggie Orr | Decision (unanimous) | AOF 6 - Season's Beatings | November 22, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Estero, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 18-3-1 | Todd Carney | Submission (rear naked choke) | KOTC - Hurricane | February 21, 2009 | 1 | 2:04 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 17-3-1 | Rhomez Brower | Decision (unanimous) | WEF - King of the streets | December 1, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Kissimmee, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 16-3-1 | Ryan Hodge | TKO (punches) | HIP - Harmful Intent Promotions 1 | July 14, 2007 | 3 | 2:25 | Fort Myers, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 15-3-1 | Roger Krahl | Submission (choke) | Kick Enterprises | March 10, 2007 | 1 | 2:41 | Ft. Myers, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 14-3-1 | Steve Headden | Submission | WEF - World Extreme Fighting | November 18, 2006 | 1 | N/A | N/A | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 13-3-1 | Nate Marquardt | Submission (rear naked choke) | Ortiz vs Shamrock 3 - The Final Chapter | October 10, 2006 | 2 | 1:14 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 13-2-1 | Andre Balschmieter | TKO (elbows) | WPFC 1 - World Pro Fighting Championships 1 | September 15, 2006 | 1 | 1:23 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 12-2-1 | Robert Hitte | Submission | Kick Enterprises | September 9, 2006 | 1 | 1:41 | Fort Myers, Florida, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 11-2-1 | Martin Kampmann | Submission (rear naked choke) | UFC Fight Night 6 | August 17, 2006 | 1 | 2:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 11-1-1 | Mike McGuinnes | Submission | Kick Enterprises | April 29, 2006 | 1 | 2:25 | Ft. Myers, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 10-1-1 | Brian Green | KO (punch) | AFC 16 - Absolute Fighting Championships 16 | April 22, 2006 | 1 | 0:10 | Boca Raton, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 9-1-1 | Steve Headden | TKO (elbows) | WEF 17 - World Extreme Fighting 17 | April 1, 2006 | 2 | 1:32 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 8-1-1 | Ray Routh | KO (knee) | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie | March 10, 2006 | 2 | 0:35 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 7-1-1 | Diego Lionel Vitosky | Submission (triangle choke) | AFC 14 - Absolute Fighting Championships 14 | December 10, 2005 | 1 | 4:57 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 6-1-1 | Chris Randolph | Submission | Kick Enterprises | September 17, 2005 | 2 | 2:50 | Ft. Myers, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 5-1-1 | Duane Hart | TKO (elbows) | RFC 1 - Battle of the bay | February 18, 2005 | 1 | 2:35 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 4-1-1 | Mark Richard | Submission (guillotine choke) | AFC 9 - Absolute Fighting Championships 9 | July 31, 2004 | 1 | 0:48 | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#c5d2ea; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-draw" |Draw | 3-1-1 | Ben Saunders | Draw | AFC 8 - Absolute Fighting Championships 8 | May 1, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 3-1 | Mike Quinlan | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC 32 - Bringing Heat | January 24, 2004 | 1 | 3:13 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" |Win | 2-1 | Alex Keaton | TKO (doctor stoppage) | SB 1 - Shootbox 1 | August 23, 2003 | 1 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| style="background: #ffdddd; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="table-no2" |Loss | 1-1 | Tommy Sauer | Submission (rear naked choke) | WEFC 3 - Shake | May 10, 2003 | 1 | 1:12 | Jacksonville, Florida, United States | |
| style="background:#bfd; color:black; vertical-align:middle; text-align:center; " class="table-yes2" | Win | 1-0 | Kenneth Clements | TKO | P4P - Pound 4 Pound | March 15, 2003 | 1 | N/A | St. Petersburg, Florida, United States |