Chris Wade (fighter)

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Chris Wade
BornChristopher Wade
(1987-09-30) September 30, 1987 (age 36)
New York, U.S.
NicknameThe Long Island Killer
Nationality American
Height5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
Division Featherweight
Lightweight
Reach70.0 in (178 cm) [1]
Fighting out of Islip, New York, U.S.
TeamLong Island MMA
Studio 42 Kickboxing
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu [2] under Gregg DePasquale [3]
Wrestling NCAA Division III Wrestling [2] [4]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total33
Wins23
By knockout2
By submission6
By decision15
Losses10
By decision10
Website chriswademma.com
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Christopher Wade (born September 30, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the Featherweight division. A professional competitor since 2011, Wade has also competed in the UFC and Professional Fighters League (PFL).

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Background

Wade was born on September 30, 1987, in Rockville Centre, New York. A talented wrestler, Wade attended Islip High School, where he was a state champion (140 lbs.) as well as a two-time Suffolk County finalist and a Suffolk County Champion. Wade continued his career at the collegiate level where he was a NJCAA National finalist for Nassau Community College, losing to future UFC Welterweight title challenger Colby Covington 15–3. As well, Wade was an NCAA Division III fifth-place finish for SUNY Oneonta. Wade also competed in amateur kickboxing, where was undefeated and held a title. [2]

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Wade had an amateur MMA record of 2-0 before turning professional in 2011. Wade then compiled a professional record of 5-0 and won the Ring of Combat Lightweight Championship before being signed by the World Series of Fighting.

World Series of Fighting

Wade made his WSOF debut at WSOF 2 on March 23, 2013, against Russian prospect Azamat Dugulubgov. Wade lost the fight via unanimous decision.

Independent promotions

Wade returned to the local circuit and won both of his next two fights before being signed by the UFC. [5]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Wade made his promotional debut against Cain Carrizosa on August 30, 2014, at UFC 177. [6] Wade won the fight via technical submission from a guillotine choke in the first round. [7]

Wade faced Zhang Lipeng on January 18, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 59. [8] Wade won the fight via unanimous decision. [9]

Wade faced Christos Giagos on June 6, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 68. [10] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [11]

Wade was expected to face Olivier Aubin-Mercier on August 23, 2015, at UFC Fight Night 74. [12] However, Wade pulled out of the fight in late July, after sustaining an injury, and he was replaced by Tony Sims. [13]

Wade was expected to face Mairbek Taisumov on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 81, replacing an injured Beneil Dariush. [14] Subsequently, Taisumov was pulled from the fight during the week leading to the event due to alleged visa issues, and he was replaced by promotional newcomer Mehdi Baghdad. [15] Wade won the fight via submission in the first round. [16]

Wade was expected to face Rashid Magomedov on May 8, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 87. [17] However, Magomedov pulled out of the fight in early March, and he was replaced by Rustam Khabilov. [18] Wade lost the fight via unanimous decision. [19]

Wade next faced Islam Makhachev on September 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 94. [20] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [21]

Wade faced Frankie Perez in a rematch on July 22, 2017, at UFC on Fox 25. [22] He won the fight by unanimous decision with the score board of (29-28, 29–28, 30–27). [23]

Professional Fighters League

Wade subsequently parted ways with UFC following the bout and signed a contract with PFL in early 2018. [24]

PFL inaugural season

Wade made his promotional debut against Natan Schulte at PFL 2 on June 21, 2018. Wade lost the fight via unanimous decision. [25]

Wade then faced Yuki Kawana at PFL 5 on August 2, 2018. He won the fight via first-round guillotine choke submission. [26]

Wade advanced to the playoffs and faced Robert Watley in the opening round on October 13, 2018. Wade won the fight via majority decision and advanced to the semifinals. [27]

In the semifinals, Wade faced Natan Schulte again in a split decision losing effort and was eliminated from the tournament. [28]

PFL Season 2019

In early 2019, it was announced that Wade will be participating in the PFL season 2019 lightweight tournament. [29]

Wade's first appearance of the season took place against Nate Andrews at PFL 2 on May 23, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [30]

Wade then faced Akhmet Aliev at PFL 5 on July 25, 2019. He won the fight via unanimous decision. [31]

With two wins in the regular season, Wade advanced to the playoffs where he faced Nate Andrews in a rematch at PFL 8 on October 17, 2019. He won the fight via majority decision and advanced to the semifinals. [32]

In the semifinal on the same day, Wade faced Loik Radzhabov and lost via unanimous decision and was eliminated from the tournament. [33]

PFL Season 2021

Wade returned to PFL for the 2021 season, moving down a weight class to featherweight. [34]

Wade faced Anthony Dizy on April 23, 2021, at PFL 1. [35] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [36]

Wade faced Arman Ospanov at PFL 4 on June 10, 2021. [37] He won the bout via knockout after landing a head kick and finishing Ospanov with punches in the second round. [38]

Wade faced Bubba Jenkins in the Semifinals off the Featherweight tournament on August 27, 2021, at PFL 9. [39] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [40]

Wade faced Movlid Khaybulaev in the Finals of the Featherweight tournament on October 27, 2021, at PFL 10. [41] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [42]

PFL Season 2022

Wade faced Lance Palmer on April 28, 2022, at PFL 2. [43] He won the bout via unanimous decision. [44]

Wade faced Kyle Bochniak on June 24, 2022, at PFL 5. [45] He won the bout via head kick and then ground and pound TKO in the first round. [46]

Wade faced Brendan Loughnane in the Semifinals off the Featherweight tournament on August 20, 2022, at PFL 9. [47] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [48]

PFL Season 2023

Wade started off the 2023 season in a rematch against Bubba Jenkins on April 1, 2023, at PFL 1. [49] He lost the bout via unanimous decision. [50]

Wade faced Ryoji Kudo on June 8, 2023, at PFL 4. [51] He won the fight via a technical submission due to a guillotine choke in the first round. [52]

In the Featherweight semi-finals, Wade replaced 2021 PFL champion Movlid Khaybulaev against Gabriel Alves Braga at PFL 7 on August 4, 2023, losing the fight via split decision. [53]

Wade was scheduled to rematch Bubba Jenkins on November 24, 2023 at PFL 10, however at weigh-ins, Wade came in at148.4 pounds, which was 2.4 pounds north of the non-title. Jenkins turned down the catchweight bout and the bout was scrapped. [54]

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
33 matches23 wins10 losses
By knockout20
By submission60
By decision1510
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss23–10Gabriel Alves BragaDecision (split) PFL 7 (2022) August 4, 202335:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States2023 PFL Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win23–9Ryoji KudoTechnical Submission (guillotine choke) PFL 4 (2023) June 8, 202314:15 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss22–9 Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous) PFL 1 (2023) April 1, 202335:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss22–8 Brendan Loughnane Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 (2022) August 20, 202235:00 London, England2022 PFL Featherweight Semifinals.
Win22–7 Kyle Bochniak TKO (head kick and punches) PFL 5 (2022) June 24, 202211:10 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win21–7 Lance Palmer Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2022) April 28, 202235:00 Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss20–7 Movlid Khaybulaev Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2021) October 27, 202155:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States2021 PFL Featherweight Finals.
Win20–6 Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 (2021) August 27, 202135:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States2021 PFL Featherweight Semifinals.
Win19–6Arman OspanovKO (head kick and punches) PFL 4 (2021) June 10, 202122:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win18–6Anthony DizyDecision (unanimous) PFL 1 (2021) April 23, 202135:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesFeatherweight debut.
Loss17–6Loik RadzhabovDecision (unanimous) PFL 8 (2019) October 17, 201935:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States2019 PFL Lightweight Semifinals.
Win17–5Nate AndrewsDecision (majority)25:002019 PFL Lightweight Quarterfinals.
Win16–5Akhmet AlievDecision (unanimous) PFL 5 (2019) July 25, 201935:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win15–5Nate AndrewsDecision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2019) May 23, 201935:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Loss14–5 Natan Schulte Decision (split) PFL 9 (2018) October 13, 201835:00 Long Beach, California, United States2018 PFL Lightweight Semifinals.
Win14–4Robert WatleyDecision (majority)25:002018 PFL Lightweight Quarterfinals.
Win13–4Yuki KawanaSubmission (guillotine choke) PFL 5 (2018) August 2, 201814:24 Uniondale, New York, United States
Loss12–4 Natan Schulte Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2018) June 21, 201835:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win12–3 Frankie Perez Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 201735:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Loss11–3 Islam Makhachev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson September 17, 201635:00 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Loss11–2 Rustam Khabilov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski May 8, 201635:00 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win11–1 Mehdi Baghdad Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz January 17, 201614:30 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win10–1 Christos Giagos Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson June 6, 201535:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win9–1 Zhang Lipeng Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver January 18, 201535:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win8–1Cain CarrizosaTechnical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 177 August 30, 201411:12 Sacramento, California, United States
Win7–1 Frankie Perez Decision (split)Ring of Combat 48May 16, 201435:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesDefended the Ring of Combat Lightweight Championship.
Win6–1Pat DeFrancoSubmission (rear-naked choke)Ring of Combat 47January 24, 201422:31 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesWon the Ring of Combat Lightweight Championship.
Loss5–1Azamat DugulugbovDecision (unanimous) WSOF 2 March 23, 201335:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesCatchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win5–0Mike MedranoDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 43January 24, 201334:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win4–0Alfred WalkerSubmission (guillotine choke)Ring of Combat 42September 14, 201210:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win3–0Villi BelloDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 41June 15, 201234:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win2–0Maykon SantosDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 40April 27, 201224:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United StatesLightweight debut.
Win1–0Vinicius AgudoDecision (unanimous)Ring of Combat 38November 18, 201124:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

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