Rodney Wallace (fighter)

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Rodney Wallace
BornRodney Wallace
(1981-11-21) November 21, 1981 (age 42)
Bamberg, South Carolina, United States
Other namesSho Nuff The Master
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight220 lb (100 kg; 16 st)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Middleweight
Reach72.0 in (183 cm)
Fighting out of Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Salisbury, North Carolina, United States
TeamTeam ROC
Fight Legion
Chute Boxe Piraju
Years active2008-present
Mixed martial arts record
Total43
Wins26
By knockout6
By submission3
By decision17
Losses16
By knockout6
By submission1
By decision9
Draws1
Other information
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Rodney Wallace (born November 21, 1981) is an American mixed martial artist currently competing in the Heavyweight division. A professional competitor since 2008, he has competed for the UFC, Bellator, the MFC, M-1 Global, KSW, and Absolute Championship Berkut.

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Background

Wallace was born in Bamberg, South Carolina, moved to Passaic, New Jersey when he was one year old, then returned to his birthplace at the age of 13 when he began playing football and wrestling. At Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School, Wallace competed in both sports as well as track and field. He reached the state tournament in wrestling when he was freshman, then won the South Carolina state championship in his sophomore, junior, and senior years. Wallace continued his football career with a scholarship to NCAA Division II Catawba College in Salisbury, North Carolina where he was an All-Conference running back from 2001 to 2004 [1] and finished his career as the school's all-time leading rusher. [2] [3]

Mixed martial arts career

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Wallace lost his UFC debut at The Ultimate Fighter 10 Finale by unanimous decision to former WEC Light Heavyweight Champion Brian Stann. [4]

Wallace next fought Jared Hamman on March 27, 2010, at UFC 111. [5] Wallace lost this fight by way of a unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28). This fight was very fast-paced and there were several situations in which both men were rocked. The fight was selected as Fight of the Night, earning both fighters $65,000.

Wallace was scheduled to face Stanislav Nedkov on August 7, 2010, at UFC 117. [6] However, Nedkov was forced from the card with an injury and was replaced by Phil Davis. [7] Wallace lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Following the loss to Davis, Wallace was released from the promotion. [8]

Independent promotions

After his release from the UFC, Wallace went on to face and defeat David Heath at MFC 27 via unanimous decision. He lost his second fight for the promotion against Emanuel Newton at MFC 28 via submission.

Wallace next faced Cale Yarbrough on April 15, 2011, at Scrap Live: Fight Night 7.

Rodney Wallace next fought Derrick Mehmen at WMMA 1: Fighting for a Better World on March 31, 2012. Wallace won this fight via unanimous decision.

Wallace next competed against Polish fighter Mamed Khalidov on May 12, 2012, at KSW XIX. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.

Rodney Wallace next fought former WEC Middleweight Champion Paulo Filho to a draw at Selva MMA on August 4, 2013, in Brazil.

Bellator MMA

Wallace made his debut for Bellator MMA on April 11, 2014, at Bellator 116. He faced Carlos Eduardo and won the fight via unanimous decision.

Wallace faced Kelly Anundson on June 6, 2014, at Bellator 121. [9] He lost the fight by unanimous decision.

In August 2014, Wallace was released from Bellator, along with twelve other fighters. [10]

Absolute Championship Berkut

Wallace faced Shamil Gamzatov on January 13, 2017, at ACB 51. [11] He lost the fight by split decision.

Bare knuckle boxing career

He challenged Croatian Marko Martinjak for his UBBADA world cruiserweight title at BKB 5 event in Coventry on April 22, 2017, losing the fight via first round TKO due to a cut above the eye. [12]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
43 matches26 wins16 losses
By knockout66
By submission31
By decision179
Draws1
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss26–16–1 Konstantin Gluhov KO (spinning back kick to the body)ProFC 63September 10, 201722:58 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Loss26–15–1 Juan Espino Decision (unanimous)Combate Comas MMA 3June 10, 201735:00 Santa Cruz, Bolivia
Loss26–14–1Ivan ShtyrkovDecision (unanimous)RCC Boxing PromotionsFebruary 18, 201735:00 Chelyabinsk, Russia Heavyweight debut.
Loss26–13–1 Shamil Gamzatov Decision (split) ACB 51: Silva vs. Torgeson January 13, 201735:00 Irvine, California, United States
Win26–12–1Julio GallegosDecision (unanimous)Conflict MMA 42November 12, 201635:00 Indian Trail, North Carolina, United States
Loss25–12–1Isa UmarovDecision (unanimous) ACB 38: Breakthrough May 20, 201635:00 Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Loss25–11–1 Saparbek Safarov TKO (retirement)Akhmat Fight Show 18: Grand Prix 2016April 9, 201625:00 Grozny, Russia
Win25–10–1 Daniel Spohn Decision (unanimous)HKFC: Hard Knocks 48January 29, 201655:00 Calgary, Alberta, CanadaDefended HKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win24–10–1Adrian MilesSubmission (rear-naked choke)HKFC: Hard Knocks 47November 13, 201552:36 Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWon vacant HKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win23–10–1 Kalib Starnes Decision (unanimous)HKFC: Hard Knocks 44June 26, 201535:00 Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Loss22–10–1 Misha Cirkunov TKO (head kick)HKFC: Hard Knocks 41January 30, 201512:00 Calgary, Alberta, CanadaLost HKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win22–9–1Clay DavidsonDecision (unanimous)HKFC: Hard Knocks 40December 12, 201435:00 Calgary, Alberta, CanadaWon HKFC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Loss21–9–1 Kelly Anundson Decision (unanimous) Bellator 121 June 6, 201435:00 Thackerville, Oklahoma, United StatesLight Heavyweight Tournament Quarterfinal.
Win21–8–1Ariel GandullaDecision (unanimous)HKFC: Hard Knocks 36May 10, 201435:00 Fort St. John, British Columbia, Canada
Win20–8–1 Carlos Eduardo Decision (unanimous) Bellator 116 April 11, 201435:00 Temecula, California, United States
Loss19–8–1 Maxim Grishin Decision (split)Driven MMA: OneMarch 1, 201435:00 Canton, Ohio, United States
Loss19–7–1 Luiz Cane KO (flying knee)SFT 1September 20, 201313:56 São Paulo, Brazil
Draw19–6–1 Paulo Filho Draw (time limit)Selva MMA 2August 4, 201355:00 Rio Branco, Brazil
Win19–6Matheus Wendell Santi ScheffelTKO (punches)SMASH Fight 2July 13, 201322:56 Curitiba, Paraná, BrazilWon SMASH Fight Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win18–6Aaron JohnsonKO (punches)Warfare FC 9: ApocalypseJune 21, 201312:00 North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, United StatesWon Warfare FC Light Heavyweight Championship.
Win17–6Salomão RibeiroDecision (unanimous) Jungle Fight 53 June 1, 201335:00 Japeri, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Win16–6Joaquim FerreiraTKO (punches)SMASH Fight 1May 3, 201331:22 Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
Win15–6 Guilherme Viana Decision (split)Iron Fight Combat 2December 7, 201235:00 Aracaju, Sergipe, Brazil
Loss14–6 Michał Materla KO (punches) KSW 21: Final Resolution December 1, 201210:22 Warsaw, PolandFor KSW Middleweight Championship.
Win14–5Cristiano LazzariniTKO (punches)Brasil Fight 6: Brasil x EUASeptember 21, 201224:28 Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Win13–5Aaron JohnsonKO (punch)RFN: Renaissance Fight NightJuly 28, 201244:00 Montgomery, Alabama, United StatesOriginally for RFN Light Heavyweight Championship; Wallace missed weight.
Loss12–5 Mamed Khalidov KO (punch) KSW 19 May 12, 201211:55 Łódź, PolandCatchweight (187 lbs) bout.
Win12–4 Derrick Mehmen Decision (unanimous)WMMA 1: Fighting for a Better WorldMarch 31, 201235:00 El Paso, Texas, United States
Win11–4Cale YarbroughDecision (unanimous)Scrap Live: Fight Night 7April 15, 201135:00 Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States
Loss10–4 Emanuel Newton Submission (rear-naked choke) MFC 28: Supremacy February 25, 201124:34 Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Win10–3 David Heath Decision (unanimous) MFC 27 November 12, 201035:00 Enoch, Alberta, Canada
Loss9–3 Phil Davis Decision (unanimous) UFC 117 August 7, 201035:00 Oakland, California, United States
Loss9–2 Jared Hamman Decision (unanimous) UFC 111 March 27, 201035:00 Newark, New Jersey, United StatesFight of the Night.
Loss9–1 Brian Stann Decision (unanimous) The Ultimate Fighter: Heavyweights Finale December 5, 200935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win9–0Gregory MilliardDecision (unanimous)VFC: A Night Of VengeanceSeptember 5, 200935:00 Oranjestad, Aruba
Win8–0Aaron StarkSubmission (kimura)VFC: A Night Of VengeanceSeptember 5, 200922:18 Oranjestad, Aruba
Win7–0 Antwain Britt Submission (armbar)VFC: A Night Of VengeanceSeptember 5, 200913:59 Oranjestad, Aruba
Win6–0Marcus VanttinenDecision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 16: USA June 5, 200925:00 Kansas City, Kansas, United States
Win5–0Michael BrownDecision (unanimous)RFC: Revolution Fight Club 3February 20, 200935:00 Miami, Florida, United States
Win4–0Carlos ZevallosTKO (punches)RFC: Revolution Fight Club 2December 19, 200810:08 Miami, Florida, United States
Win3–0 Ovince St. Preux Decision (unanimous)VFC 1: Vengeance Fighting Championship 1September 27, 200835:00 Concord, North Carolina, United States
Win2–0Toni ValtonenDecision (unanimous) M-1 Challenge 3: Gran Canaria May 31, 200825:00 San Agustin, Grand Canaria, Spain
Win1–0Wesley CantilloDecision (unanimous) RFC 1: Revolution Fight Club 1April 18, 200835:00 Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, United States

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