Chris Wade (fighter)
Chris Wade | |
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Born | Christopher Wade September 30, 1987 New York, U.S. |
Nickname | The Long Island Killer |
Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
Weight | 145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st) |
Division | Featherweight Lightweight |
Reach | 70.0 in (178 cm)[1] |
Fighting out of | Islip, New York, U.S. |
Team | Long Island MMA Studio 42 Kickboxing |
Rank | Brown belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu[2] under Gregg DePasquale[3] |
Wrestling | NCAA Division III Wrestling[2][4] |
Years active | 2011–present |
Mixed martial arts record | |
Total | 33 |
Wins | 23 |
By knockout | 2 |
By submission | 6 |
By decision | 15 |
Losses | 10 |
By decision | 10 |
Website | chriswademma |
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).
Background
[edit]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
[edit]Early career
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]Wade returned to the local circuit and won both of his next two fights before being signed by the UFC.[5]
Ultimate Fighting Championship
[edit]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
[edit]Wade subsequently parted ways with UFC following the bout and signed a contract with PFL in early 2018.[24]
PFL inaugural season
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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 |
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Loss | 23–10 | Gabriel Alves Braga | Decision (split) | PFL 7 (2022) | 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 (2023) | June 8, 2023 | 1 | 4:15 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
Loss | 22–9 | Bubba Jenkins | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 1 (2023) | April 1, 2023 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | |
Loss | 22–8 | Brendan Loughnane | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 9 (2022) | August 20, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | London, England | 2022 PFL Featherweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 22–7 | Kyle Bochniak | TKO (head kick and punches) | PFL 5 (2022) | June 24, 2022 | 1 | 1:10 | Atlanta, Georgia, United States | |
Win | 21–7 | Lance Palmer | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 2 (2022) | April 28, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Arlington, Texas, United States | |
Loss | 20–7 | Movlid Khaybulaev | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 10 (2021) | October 27, 2021 | 5 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | 2021 PFL Featherweight Tournament Final. |
Win | 20–6 | Bubba Jenkins | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 9 (2021) | August 27, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Hollywood, Florida, United States | 2021 PFL Featherweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 19–6 | Arman Ospanov | KO (head kick and punches) | PFL 4 (2021) | June 10, 2021 | 2 | 2:18 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 18–6 | Anthony Dizy | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 1 (2021) | April 23, 2021 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | Featherweight debut. |
Loss | 17–6 | Loik Radzhabov | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 8 (2019) | October 17, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States | 2019 PFL Lightweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 17–5 | Nate Andrews | Decision (majority) | 2 | 5:00 | 2019 PFL Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. | |||
Win | 16–5 | Akhmet Aliev | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 5 (2019) | July 25, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States | |
Win | 15–5 | Nate Andrews | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 2 (2019) | May 23, 2019 | 3 | 5:00 | Uniondale, New York, United States | |
Loss | 14–5 | Natan Schulte | Decision (split) | PFL 9 (2018) | October 13, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Long Beach, California, United States | 2018 PFL Lightweight Tournament Semifinal. |
Win | 14–4 | Robert Watley | Decision (majority) | 2 | 5:00 | 2018 PFL Lightweight Tournament Quarterfinal. | |||
Win | 13–4 | Yuki Kawana | Submission (guillotine choke) | PFL 5 (2018) | August 2, 2018 | 1 | 4:24 | Uniondale, New York, United States | |
Loss | 12–4 | Natan Schulte | Decision (unanimous) | PFL 2 (2018) | 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
[edit]References
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