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Nathaniel Wood

Featherweight Division

20-6-0 (W-L-D)

9

Wins by Knockout

5

Wins by Submission

7

First Round Finishes

Nathaniel Wood

athlete record

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Learn more about Nathaniel Wood's UFC history, fighter facts, and Q&A below.

Status
Active
Place of Birth
London, United Kingdom
Fighting style
MMA
Age
30
Height
66.00
Weight
159.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 1, 2018
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
39.00
  • Pro since 2012
     
  • Nine wins by KO, five by submission (3 RNC, brabo choke, triangle choke)
     
  • Seven first round finishes
     
  • Has won 12 of his last 15 
     
  • Owns 2017 win over UFC vet Vaughan Lee

UFC 294 (10/21/23) Wood lost a three round unanimous decision to Muhammad Naimov 

UFC Fight Night (7/22/23) Wood won a three round unanimous decision over Andre Fili 

UFC Fight Night (9/3/22) Wood won a three round unanimous decision over Charles Jourdain

UFC Fight Night (7/23/22) Wood won a three round unanimous decision over Charles Rosa

UFC 254 (10/24/20) Wood lost a three round unanimous decision to Casey Kenney

UFC on ESPN (7/26/20) Wood won a three round unanimous decision over John Castaneda

UFC Fight Night (2/15/20) Wood was stopped by John Dodson via strikes at :16 of the third round

UFC Fight Night (3/16/19) Wood submitted Jose Quinonez via rear naked choke at 2:46 of the second round

UFC 232 (12/29/18) Wood submitted Andre Ewell via rear naked choke at 4:12 of the third round

UFC Fight Night (6/1/18) Wood submitted Johnny Eduardo via brabo choke at 2:18 of the second round

When and why did you start training for fighting? I started training when I was 16. I always watched the UFC and love competing in high-level sports.

What ranks and titles have you held? Cage Warriors world champion 

Do you have any heroes? My father

What does it mean for you to fight in the UFC? It means everything to be competing in the UFC. It is the highest platform there is for me to showcase my skills 

Did you go to college and if so what degree did you earn? Yes, carpentry 

What was your job before you started fighting? Roofer

Specific accomplishments in amateur competition? 5-0 undefeated, FFC featherweight champ 

Favorite grappling technique: Triangle

Favorite Striking technique: Left high kick