Chris Wade (fighter)

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

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

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]

Mixed martial arts record
Professional record breakdown
33 matches 23 wins 10 losses
By knockout 2 0
By submission 6 0
By decision 15 10
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Loss 23–10 Gabriel Alves Braga Decision (split) PFL 7 August 4, 2023 3 5:00 San Antonio, Texas, United States 2023 PFL Featherweight Tournament Semifinal.
Win 23–9 Ryoji Kudo Technical Submission (guillotine choke) PFL 4 June 8, 2023 1 4:15 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Loss 22–9 Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous) PFL 1 April 1, 2023 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Loss 22–8 Brendan Loughnane Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 August 20, 2022 3 5:00 London, England 2022 PFL Featherweight Semifinals.
Win 22–7 Kyle Bochniak TKO (head kick and punches) PFL 5 June 24, 2022 1 1:10 Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Win 21–7 Lance Palmer Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 April 28, 2022 3 5:00 Arlington, Texas, United States
Loss 20–7 Movlid Khaybulaev Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 October 27, 2021 5 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States 2021 PFL Featherweight Finals.
Win 20–6 Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 August 27, 2021 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States 2021 PFL Featherweight Semifinals.
Win 19–6 Arman Ospanov KO (head kick and punches) PFL 4 June 10, 2021 2 2:18 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 18–6 Anthony Dizy Decision (unanimous) PFL 1 April 23, 2021 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss 17–6 Loik Radzhabov Decision (unanimous) PFL 8 October 17, 2019 3 5:00 Las Vegas, Nevada, United States 2019 PFL Lightweight Semifinals.
Win 17–5 Nate Andrews Decision (majority) 2 5:00 2019 PFL Lightweight Quarterfinals.
Win 16–5 Akhmet Aliev Decision (unanimous) PFL 5 July 25, 2019 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 15–5 Nate Andrews Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 May 23, 2019 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Loss 14–5 Natan Schulte Decision (split) PFL 9 October 13, 2018 3 5:00 Long Beach, California, United States 2018 PFL Lightweight Semifinals.
Win 14–4 Robert Watley Decision (majority) 2 5:00 2018 PFL Lightweight Quarterfinals.
Win 13–4 Yuki Kawana Submission (guillotine choke) PFL 5 August 2, 2018 1 4:24 Uniondale, New York, United States
Loss 12–4 Natan Schulte Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 June 21, 2018 3 5:00 Chicago, Illinois, United States
Win 12–3 Frankie Perez Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum July 22, 2017 3 5:00 Uniondale, New York, United States
Loss 11–3 Islam Makhachev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson September 17, 2016 3 5:00 Hidalgo, Texas, United States
Loss 11–2 Rustam Khabilov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski May 8, 2016 3 5:00 Rotterdam, Netherlands
Win 11–1 Mehdi Baghdad Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz January 17, 2016 1 4:30 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 10–1 Christos Giagos Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson June 6, 2015 3 5:00 New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Win 9–1 Zhang Lipeng Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver January 18, 2015 3 5:00 Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Win 8–1 Cain Carrizosa Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 177 August 30, 2014 1 1:12 Sacramento, California, United States
Win 7–1 Frankie Perez Decision (split) Ring of Combat 48 May 16, 2014 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Defended the Ring of Combat Lightweight Championship.
Win 6–1 Pat DeFranco Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 47 January 24, 2014 2 2:31 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Won the Ring of Combat Lightweight Championship.
Loss 5–1 Azamat Dugulugbov Decision (unanimous) WSOF 2 March 23, 2013 3 5:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Catchweight (160 lbs) bout.
Win 5–0 Mike Medrano Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 43 January 24, 2013 3 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 4–0 Alfred Walker Submission (guillotine choke) Ring of Combat 42 September 14, 2012 1 0:59 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 3–0 Villi Bello Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 41 June 15, 2012 3 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States
Win 2–0 Maykon Santos Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 40 April 27, 2012 2 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Lightweight debut.
Win 1–0 Vinicius Agudo Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 38 November 18, 2011 2 4:00 Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States

See also

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