Introduction
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. His website has updated information on his team: http://www.inferno.mobi/
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. 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. Wallace is the creator of the "Superman Punch" which he first used July 31, 2003.
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.
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.
Post-UFC
Wallace won his next five fights, mostly by submission. Then suffered some serious injuries in his next few bouts. He is still a Professional Muay Thai fighter and most recently fought at Rise 88 in Japan.
Mixed martial arts record
| Professional record breakdown | ||
| 25 matches | 18 wins | 6 losses |
| By knockout | 8 | 2 |
| By submission | 9 | 3 |
| By decision | 1 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loss | 18–6–1 | Patrick Côté | TKO (leg injury) | Instinct Fighting 1 | 000000002011-10-07-0000October 7, 2011 | 1 | 1:36 | Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada | |
| Loss | 18–5–1 | Waachiim Spiritwolf | TKO (eye injury) | AOF 8: Fury | 000000002010-05-22-0000May 22, 2010 | 1 | 5:00 | Estero, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 18–4–1 | Reggie Orr | Decision (unanimous) | AOF 6: Season's Beatings | 000000002009-11-22-0000November 22, 2009 | 3 | 5:00 | Estero, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 18–3–1 | Todd Carney | Submission (rear-naked choke) | KOTC: Hurricane | 000000002009-02-21-0000February 21, 2009 | 1 | 2:04 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 17–3–1 | Rhomez Brower | Decision (unanimous) | WEF: King of the streets | 000000002007-12-01-0000December 1, 2007 | 3 | 5:00 | Kissimmee, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 16–3–1 | Ryan Hodge | TKO (punches) | HIP: Harmful Intent Promotions 1 | 000000002007-07-14-0000July 14, 2007 | 3 | 2:25 | Fort Myers, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 15–3–1 | Roger Krahl | Submission (choke) | Kick Enterprises | 000000002007-03-10-0000March 10, 2007 | 1 | 2:41 | Fort Myers, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 14–3–1 | Steve Headden | Submission | WEF: World Extreme Fighting | 000000002006-11-18-0000November 18, 2006 | 1 | 1:14 | N/A | This fight was for the WEF middleweight title belt. |
| Loss | 13–3–1 | Nate Marquardt | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night 6.5 | 000000002006-10-10-0000October 10, 2006 | 2 | 1:14 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 13–2–1 | Andre Balschmieter | TKO (elbows) | WPFC 1: World Pro Fighting Championships 1 | 000000002006-09-15-0000September 15, 2006 | 1 | 1:23 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 12–2–1 | Robert Hitte | Submission | Kick Enterprises | 000000002006-09-09-0000September 9, 2006 | 1 | 1:41 | Fort Myers, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 11–2–1 | Martin Kampmann | Submission (rear-naked choke) | UFC Fight Night 6 | 000000002006-08-17-0000August 17, 2006 | 1 | 2:59 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 11–1–1 | Mike McGuinnes | Submission | Kick Enterprises | 000000002006-04-29-0000April 29, 2006 | 1 | 2:25 | Fort Myers, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 10–1–1 | Brian Green | KO (punch) | AFC 16: Absolute Fighting Championships 16 | 000000002006-04-22-0000April 22, 2006 | 1 | 0:10 | Boca Raton, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 9–1–1 | Steve Headden | TKO (elbows) | WEF 17: World Extreme Fighting 17 | 000000002006-04-01-0000April 1, 2006 | 2 | 1:32 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
| Win | 8–1–1 | Ray Routh | KO (knee) | Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie | 000000002006-03-10-0000March 10, 2006 | 2 | 0:35 | San Jose, California, United States | |
| Win | 7-1-1 | Diego Vitosky | Submission (triangle choke) | AFC 14: Absolute Fighting Championships 14 | 000000002005-12-10-0000December 10, 2005 | 1 | 4:57 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 6–1–1 | Chris Randolph | Submission | Kick Enterprises | 000000002005-09-17-0000September 17, 2005 | 2 | 2:50 | Fort Myers, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 5–1–1 | Duane Hart | TKO (elbows) | RFC 1: Battle of the Bay | 000000002005-02-18-0000February 18, 2005 | 1 | 2:35 | Tampa, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 4–1–1 | Mark Richard | Submission (guillotine choke) | AFC 9: Absolute Fighting Championships 9 | 000000002004-07-31-0000July 31, 2004 | 1 | 0:48 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| Draw | 3–1–1 | Ben Saunders | Draw | AFC 8: Absolute Fighting Championships 8 | 000000002004-05-01-0000May 1, 2004 | 2 | 5:00 | Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 3–1 | Mike Quinlan | Submission (guillotine choke) | KOTC 32: Bringing Heat | 000000002004-01-24-0000January 24, 2004 | 1 | 3:13 | Miami, Florida, United States | |
| Win | 2–1 | Alex Keaton | TKO (doctor stoppage) | SB 1: Shootbox 1 | 000000002003-08-23-0000August 23, 2003 | 1 | 5:00 | Orlando, Florida, United States | |
| Loss | 1–1 | Tommy Sauer | Submission (rear-naked choke) | WEFC 3: Shake | 000000002003-05-10-0000May 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 Pound | 000000002003-03-15-0000March 15, 2003 | 1 | N/A | St. Petersburg, Florida, United States |