Crafton Wallace

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Crafton Wallace
Born (1972-04-15) April 15, 1972 (age 46)
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Other names Blaze
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, United States
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.

The middleweight division in mixed martial arts refers to different weight classes:

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Background

Originally from Baltimore, Maryland, Wallace is a United States Army veteran, enlisting after high school. Wallace was a U.S. Open Karate Champion before transitioning to Muay Thai in 1999. An accomplished striker, Wallace has held the 2003 ISKA Cruiserweight Muay Thai Championship as an amateur. He also won the 2003 ISKA Middleweight Muay Thai Tournament Championship as a professional by winning 3 fights by knockout in one night. [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. He went 11-0 before the organization was dissolved.

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Muay Thai martial arts

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The World Combat League (WCL) was a full contact, team-based kickboxing promotion. It was founded by movie star and martial artist Chuck Norris.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Wallace began his professional mixed martial arts career 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, winning via KO (knee) early in the second round. Wallace then won three more fights by stoppage before signing with the UFC.

Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie

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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. 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: The Final Chapter. Wallace was submitted in round two.

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Post-UFC

Wallace won his next five fights, mostly by submission. Then suffered some serious injuries in his next few bouts. [2] He is still a Professional Muay Thai fighter and most recently fought at Rise 88 in Japan.

Mixed martial arts record

Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 18–6–1 Patrick Côté TKO (leg injury) Instinct Fighting 1October 7, 2011 1 1:36 Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada
Loss 18–5–1 Waachiim Spiritwolf TKO (eye injury) AOF 8: FuryMay 22, 2010 1 5:00 Estero, Florida, United States
Loss 18–4–1 Reggie Orr Decision (unanimous) AOF 6: Season's BeatingsNovember 22, 2009 3 5:00 Estero, Florida, United States
Win 18–3–1 Todd Carney Submission (rear-naked choke) KOTC: Hurricane February 21, 2009 1 2:04 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 17–3–1 Rhomez Brower Decision (unanimous) WEF: King of the streetsDecember 1, 2007 3 5:00 Kissimmee, Florida, United States
Win 16–3–1 Ryan Hodge TKO (punches) HIP: Harmful Intent Promotions 1July 14, 2007 3 2:25 Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Win 15–3–1 Roger Krahl Submission (choke) Kick EnterprisesMarch 10, 2007 1 2:41 Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Win 14–3–1 Steve Headden Submission WEF: World Extreme FightingNovember 18, 2006 1 1:14 N/A [3] This fight was for the WEF middleweight title belt.
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
Win 13–2–1 Andre Balschmieter TKO (elbows) WPFC 1: World Pro Fighting Championships 1September 15, 2006 1 1:23 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 12–2–1 Robert Hitte Submission Kick EnterprisesSeptember 9, 2006 1 1:41 Fort Myers, Florida, United States
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
Win 11–1–1 Mike McGuinnes Submission Kick EnterprisesApril 29, 2006 1 2:25 Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Win 10–1–1 Brian Green KO (punch) AFC 16: Absolute Fighting Championships 16April 22, 2006 1 0:10 Boca Raton, Florida, United States
Win 9–1–1 Steve Headden TKO (elbows) WEF 17: World Extreme Fighting 17April 1, 2006 2 1:32 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win 8–1–1 Ray Routh KO (knee) Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie March 10, 2006 2 0:35 San Jose, California, United States
Win 7-1-1 Diego Vitosky Submission (triangle choke) AFC 14: Absolute Fighting Championships 14December 10, 2005 1 4:57 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 6–1–1 Chris Randolph Submission Kick EnterprisesSeptember 17, 2005 2 2:50 Fort Myers, Florida, United States
Win 5–1–1 Duane Hart TKO (elbows) RFC 1: Battle of the BayFebruary 18, 2005 1 2:35 Tampa, Florida, United States
Win 4–1–1 Mark Richard Submission (guillotine choke) AFC 9: Absolute Fighting Championships 9July 31, 2004 1 0:48 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Draw 3–1–1 Ben Saunders Draw AFC 8: Absolute Fighting Championships 8May 1, 2004 2 5:00 Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Win 3–1 Mike Quinlan Submission (guillotine choke) KOTC 32: Bringing Heat January 24, 2004 1 3:13 Miami, Florida, United States
Win 2–1 Alex Keaton TKO (doctor stoppage) SB 1: Shootbox 1August 23, 2003 1 5:00 Orlando, Florida, United States
Loss 1–1 Tommy Sauer Submission (rear-naked choke) WEFC 3: ShakeMay 10, 2003 1 1:12 Jacksonville, Florida, United States This was an exhibition fight; Tommy Sauer weighed in at 230lbs.
Win 1–0 Kenneth Clements TKO P4P: Pound 4 PoundMarch 15, 2003 1 N/A St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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References

  1. ↑ "Crafton Wallace - Official UFC® Profile". Ufc.com. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
  2. ↑ "Ray Sefo Out, Crafton Wallace In at RISE 88". liverkick.com. Archived from the original on January 9, 2015. Retrieved July 11, 2017.
  3. ↑ "World Extreme Fighting - WEF". YouTube. 2004-12-31. Retrieved 2017-07-11.
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