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Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
Chris Wade
The Long Island Killer
12-3-0
RESULT

Islam Makhachev def. Chris Wade (Unanimous Decision)

Unanimous Decision · Round 3 · 5:00
Sunday, September 18, 2016
Hidalgo Arena, Hidalgo, United States

Islam Makhachev defeated Chris Wade by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Johnson, held Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Hidalgo Arena, Hidalgo.

Fight stats

Chris Wade
Islam Makhachev
0
Knockdowns
0
5 of 17
Significant strikes
12 of 19
29%
Sig. strike accuracy
63%
42 of 61
Total strikes
51 of 83
0 of 0
Takedowns
4 of 4
Takedown accuracy
100%
2
Submission attempts
2
4
Reversals
2
4:05
Control time
8:55
Significant strikes by target
2 of 9
Head
5 of 12
0 of 5
Body
7 of 7
3 of 3
Leg
0 of 0
3 of 13
Distance
7 of 14
0 of 0
Clinch
0 of 0
2 of 4
Ground
5 of 5

By round

ROUND 1
0
KD
0
4 of 7
Sig. str.
2 of 5
30 of 38
Total str.
2 of 5
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
0
Sub. att
2
3:15
Ctrl
1:02
ROUND 2
0
KD
0
0 of 7
Sig. str.
7 of 8
5 of 13
Total str.
11 of 13
0 of 0
Takedowns
1 of 1
1
Sub. att
0
0:40
Ctrl
3:40
ROUND 3
0
KD
0
1 of 3
Sig. str.
3 of 6
7 of 10
Total str.
38 of 65
0 of 0
Takedowns
2 of 2
1
Sub. att
0
0:10
Ctrl
4:13

Judges' Scorecards

#WadeMakhachev
1109
2910
3910
Total2829
#WadeMakhachev
1109
2910
3910
Total2829
#WadeMakhachev
1109
2910
3910
Total2829

Media Scores

0
Wade
16
Makhachev
30–27 Makhachev×929–28 Makhachev×630–28 Makhachev
All 16 media scorecards

Fan Scorecards

10%
Wade
2%
Draw
88%
Makhachev
60 fan scorecards submitted
29–28 Makhachev45%30–27 Makhachev36.7%29–28 Wade6.7%29–27 Makhachev3.3%
Fans' round-by-round verdict
R1
57%
Wade
R2
87%
Makhachev
R3
90%
Makhachev

Scorecard data via mmadecisions.com

Frequently asked questions

Who won Chris Wade vs Islam Makhachev?

Islam Makhachev defeated Chris Wade by Unanimous Decision in round 3 (5:00) in the Lightweight bout of UFC Fight Night: Poirier vs Johnson, held Sunday, September 18, 2016 at Hidalgo Arena, Hidalgo.

What were the judges' scorecards for Chris Wade vs Islam Makhachev?

The judges scored it 29–28, 29–28, 29–28 — Islam Makhachev won the decision.

Referee
Dan Miragliotta
Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison

Win probability

Chris Wade 63%37% Islam Makhachev

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCal Elo ratings. See all Elo ratings

Tale of the Tape

12-3-0
Record
28-1-0
1596
Elo rating
1504
0
Win Streak
16
38
Age
34
5'10"
178 cm
Height
5'10"
178 cm
70"
178 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
Orthodox
Stance
Southpaw
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
Russia

Striking Profile

1.70
SLpM
2.45
53%
Str. Acc.
58%
1.75
SApM
1.45
51%
Str. Def.
61%

Grappling Profile

2.60
TD Avg.
3.10
51%
TD Acc.
56%
55%
TD Def.
91%
1.10
Sub. Avg.
1.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Chris Wade · 2-3
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 7: 2023 PlayoffsFri, Aug 4, 2023
    Split Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 4: 2023 Regular SeasonThu, Jun 8, 2023
    Submission · R1 · 4:15 · Featherweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 1: 2023 Regular SeasonSat, Apr 1, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 9: 2022 PlayoffsSat, Aug 20, 2022
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • W
    Professional Fighters League - PFL 5: 2022 Regular SeasonFri, Jun 24, 2022
    TKO · R1 · 1:10 · Featherweight
Islam Makhachev · 5-0
  • W
    VeChain UFC 322: Della Maddalena vs MakhachevSat, Nov 15, 2025
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Welterweight
  • W
    UFC 311: Makhachev vs MoicanoSat, Jan 18, 2025
    Submission · R1 · 4:05 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 302: Makhachev vs PoirierSat, Jun 1, 2024
    Submission · R5 · 2:42 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 294: Makhachev vs Volkanovski 2Sat, Oct 21, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 3:06 · Lightweight
  • W
    UFC 284: Makhachev vs VolkanovskiSat, Feb 11, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R5 · 5:00 · Lightweight

Career Averages

Based on 7 fights · 18 fights
19.6
Avg sig. strikes
26.9
2.00
Avg takedowns
2.28
5:04
Avg control time
5:38
47
Career high strikes
88
4
Career high TDs
5

Strike Distribution

Chris Wade
Strike target
Islam Makhachev
48%
Head
71%
21%
Body
24%
31%
Leg
6%
Chris Wade
Strike position
Islam Makhachev
54%
Distance
57%
27%
Clinch
18%
19%
Ground
24%