Chris Wade

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Wade was expected to face Mairbek Taisumov on January 17, 2016, at UFC Fight Night 81, replacing an injured Beneil Dariush. 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. Wade won the fight via submission in the first round.

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

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

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

Professional Fighters League Wade subsequently parted ways with UFC following the bout and signed a contract with PFL in early 2018.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Wade was scheduled to face Bubba Jenkins in a trilogy bout on November 24, 2023, at PFL 10. At the weigh-ins, Wade came in at 148.4 pounds, 2.4 pounds over the featherweight limit. As a results, Jenkins turned down the catchweight bout and the bout was scrapped.

On June 9, 2025, Wade announced his retirement from mixed martial arts competition.

Mixed martial arts record Loss

Gabriel Alves Braga Decision (split) PFL 7 (2022)

San Antonio, Texas, United States Win

Ryoji Kudo Technical Submission (guillotine choke) PFL 4 (2023)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Loss

Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous) PFL 1 (2023)

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Loss

Brendan Loughnane Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 (2022)

London, England Win

Kyle Bochniak TKO (head kick and punches) PFL 5 (2022)

Atlanta, Georgia, United States Win

Lance Palmer Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2022)

Arlington, Texas, United States Loss

Movlid Khaybulaev Decision (unanimous) PFL 10 (2021)

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Bubba Jenkins Decision (unanimous) PFL 9 (2021)

Hollywood, Florida, United States Win

Arman Ospanov KO (head kick and punches) PFL 4 (2021)

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Anthony Dizy Decision (unanimous) PFL 1 (2021)

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Loik Radzhabov Decision (unanimous)

Win

Nate Andrews Decision (majority)

Win

Akhmet Aliev Decision (unanimous) PFL 5 (2019)

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Nate Andrews Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2019)

Uniondale, New York, United States Loss

Natan Schulte Decision (split)

Win

Robert Watley Decision (majority)

Win

Yuki Kawana Submission (guillotine choke) PFL 5 (2018)

Uniondale, New York, United States Loss

Natan Schulte Decision (unanimous) PFL 2 (2018)

Chicago, Illinois, United States Win

Frankie Perez Decision (unanimous) UFC on Fox: Weidman vs. Gastelum

Uniondale, New York, United States Loss

Islam Makhachev Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs. Johnson

Hidalgo, Texas, United States Loss

Rustam Khabilov Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs. Arlovski

Rotterdam, Netherlands Win

Mehdi Baghdad Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Dillashaw vs. Cruz

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Christos Giagos Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Boetsch vs. Henderson

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Win

Zhang Lipeng Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: McGregor vs. Siver

Boston, Massachusetts, United States Win

Cain Carrizosa Technical Submission (guillotine choke) UFC 177

Sacramento, California, United States Win

Frankie Perez Decision (split) Ring of Combat 48

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Pat DeFranco Submission (rear-naked choke) Ring of Combat 47

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Loss

Azamat Dugulugbov Decision (unanimous) WSOF 2

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Mike Medrano Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 43

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Alfred Walker Submission (guillotine choke) Ring of Combat 42

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Villi Bello Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 41

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Maykon Santos Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 40

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States Win

Vinicius Agudo Decision (unanimous) Ring of Combat 38

Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States