Crafton Wallace

Crafton Wallace (born April 15, 1972) is an American mixed martial artist who currently competes as a middleweight. He formerly fought for the Ultimate Fighting Championship.

Background

Wallace started training in Muay Thai in 1999, Crafton has held the 2003 ISKA middleweight Muay Thai Tournament championship as a pro.

MMA career

Early career

Wallace began his professional 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 round 2. Wallace won three more fights by stoppage before signing with the UFC.

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Crafton made his UFC debut on August 17, 2006, he faced Martin Kampmann at UFC Fight Night 6, losing via rear [...] 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 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

|- |Loss |align=center|18-6-1 |Patrick Côté |TKO (leg injury) |Instinct Fighting 1 | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:36 |Boisbriand, Quebec, Canada | |- |Loss |align=center|18-5-1 |Waachiim Spiritwolf |TKO (doctor stoppage) |AOF 8 - Fury | |align=center|1 |align=center|5:00 |Estero, Florida, United States | |- |Loss |align=center|18-4-1 |Reggie Orr |Decision (unanimous) |AOF 6 - Season's Beatings | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Germain Arena, Estero, United States | |- |Win |align=center|18-3-1 |Todd Carney |Submission (rear [...] choke) |KOTC - Hurricane | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:04 |War Memorial Auditorium, Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. | |- |Win |align=center|17-3-1 |Rhomez Brower |Decision (unanimous) |WEF - King of the streets | |align=center|3 |align=center|5:00 |Kissimmee, Florida, Florida | |- |Win |align=center|16-3-1 |Ryan Hodge |TKO (punches) |HIP - Harmful Intent Promotions 1 | |align=center|3 |align=center|2:25 |Fort Myers, Florida, United States | |- |Win |align=center|15-3-1 |Roger Krahl |Submission (choke) |Kick Enterprises | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:41 |Ft. Meyers, Florida, Florida | |- |Win |align=center|14-3-1 |Steve Headden |Submission |WEF - World Extreme Fighting | |align=center|1 |align=center|N/A |N/A | |- |Loss |align=center|13-3-1 |Nate Marquardt |Submission (rear [...] choke) |Ortiz vs Shamrock 3 - The Final Chapter | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:14 |Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Hollywood, United States | Return to the UFC |- |Win |align=center|13-2-1 |Andre Balschmieter |TKO (elbows) |WPFC 1 - World Pro Fighting Championships 1 | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:23 |Orleans ArenaLas Vegas, Nevada, Nevada | |- |Win |align=center|12-2-1 |Robert Hitte |Submission |Kick Enterprises | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:41 |Fort Myes, Florida, Florida | |- |Loss |align=center|11-2-1 |Martin Kampmann |Submission (rear [...] choke) |UFC Fight Night 6 | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:59 |Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa, United States | UFC debut |- |Win |align=center|11-1-1 |Mike McGuinnes |Submission |Kick Enterprises | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:25 |Ft. Myers, Florida, Florida | |- |Win |align=center|10-1-1 |Brian Green |KO (punch) |AFC 16 - Absolute Fighting Championships 16 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:10 |Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton, United States | |- |Win |align=center|9-1-1 |Steve Headden |TKO (elbows) |WEF 17 - World Extreme Fighting 17 | |align=center|2 |align=center|1:32 |Orleans Arena, Las Vegas, United States | |- |Win |align=center|8-1-1 |Ray Routh |KO (knee) |Strikeforce: Shamrock vs. Gracie | |align=center|2 |align=center|0:35 |HP Pavilion, San Jose, United States | |- |Win |align=center|7-1-1 |Diego Lionel Vitosky |Submission (triangle choke) |AFC 14 - Absolute Fighting Championships 14 | |align=center|1 |align=center|4:57 |War Memorial Auditorium, Fort Lauderdale, United States | |- |Win |align=center|6-1-1 |Chris Randolph |Submission |Kick Enterprises | |align=center|2 |align=center|2:50 |Ft. Myers, Florida, Florida | |- |Win |align=center|5-1-1 |Duane Hart |TKO (elbows) |RFC 1 - Battle of the bay | |align=center|1 |align=center|2:35 |A La Carte Event Pavilion, Tampa, United States | |- |Win |align=center|4-1-1 |Mark Richard |Submission (guillotine choke) |AFC 9 - Absolute Fighting Championships 9 | |align=center|1 |align=center|0:48 |War Memorial ColiseumFt. Lauderdale, Florida, Florida | |- |Draw |align=center|3-1-1 |Ben Saunders |Draw |AFC 8 - Absolute Fighting Championships 8 | |align=center|2 |align=center|5:00 |War Memorial ColiseumFt. Lauderdale, Florida, Florida | |- |Win |align=center|3-1 |Mike Quinlan |Submission (guillotine choke) |KOTC 32 - Bringing Heat | |align=center|1 |align=center|3:13 |Miami, Florida, Florida | |- |Win |align=center|2-1 |Alex Keaton |TKO (doctor stoppage) |SB 1 - Shootbox 1 | |align=center|1 |align=center|5:00 |Orange County Convention CenterOrlando, Florida, Florida | |- |Loss |align=center|1-1 |Tommy Sauer |Submission (rear [...] choke) |WEFC 3 - Shake | |align=center|1 |align=center|1:12 |Morocco Shrine CenterJacksonville, Florida, Florida | |- | Win |align=center|1-0 |Kenneth Clements |TKO |P4P - Pound 4 Pound | |align=center|1 |align=center|N/A |Arena Boxing GymSt. Petersburg, Florida, Florida |