Christopher Wade (born September 30, 1987) is an American professional mixed martial artist, who currently competes in the Featherweight division.
A talented wrestler, Wade attended Islip High School, where he was a state champion (140 lbs.)
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.
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.
[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.
[23] Wade subsequently parted ways with UFC following the bout and signed a contract with PFL in early 2018.
[27] In the semifinals, Wade faced Natan Schulte again in a split decision losing effort and was eliminated from the tournament.
[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.
[32] In the semifinal on the same day, Wade faced Loik Radzhabov and lost via unanimous decision and was eliminated from the tournament.
[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.
[40] Wade faced Movlid Khaybulaev in the Finals of the Featherweight tournament on October 27, 2021, at PFL 10.