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"The Prospect"
Nathaniel Wood
Catchweight Division • 17-4-0 (W-L-D)
Casey Kenney and Nathaniel Wood of England react after their catchweight bout during the UFC 254 event on October 24, 2020 on UFC Fight Island, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC)
Results
2 months ago

UFC 254: Bonus Coverage

Four Fighters That Return Home From Fight Island $50,000 Happier
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Fight Coverage
5 months ago

UFC Fight Island 3: Nathaniel Wood Post-Fight Interview

Bantamweight Nathaniel Wood reflects on his unanimous decision win.
Athletes
5 months ago

Nathaniel Wood Won’t Rush Greatness

Nathaniel Wood is focused on fighting mistake-free at UFC Fight Island 3.
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11 months ago

Remember The Name: Nathaniel Wood

Athletes
11 months ago

Nathaniel Wood Is Ready To Turn It Up

Read the UFC Rio Rancho feature on UFC bantamweight Nathaniel Wood
Fight Coverage
1 year ago

UFC London: Talking Points

Athletes
1 year ago

Wood: "Surreal To Be On London Card"

Athletes
1 year ago

UFC London: On The Rise

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Fight Coverage
2 years ago

UFC Connected: Episode 12

Stats & Records

  • 9
    Wins by Knockout
  • 5
    Wins by Submission
  • 3
    Wins by Decision
Striking accuracy 43% 43%

Striking accuracy

Sig. Strikes Landed
170
Sig. Strikes Attempted
391
Grappling accuracy 71% 71%

Grappling accuracy

Takedowns Landed
Takedowns Attempted
7
4.30
Sig. Str. Landed
Per Min
3.16
Sig. Str. Absorbed
Per Min
1.90
Takedown avg
Per 15 Min
1.52
Submission avg
Per 15 Min
55
%
Sig. Str. Defense
80
%
Takedown Defense
0.38
Knockdown Ratio
09:53
Average fight time

Sig. Str. By Position

Standing
128 (75%)
Clinch
12 (7%)
Ground
30 (18%)

Sig. Str. by target

53% 90 Head 17% 29 Body 30% 51 Leg

Win By Way

KO/TKO
9 (53%)
DEC
3 (18%)
SUB
5 (29%)

Event Results

Biography

Status
Active
Hometown
London, United Kingdom
Age
27
Height
66.00
Weight
140.00
Octagon Debut
Jun. 01, 2018
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
39.00
Q & A

TRAINING: Sparring in the morning class. Strength conditioning / technical work in evening  

Thoughts on opponent, Johnny Eduardo? He’s a great athlete and it’s an honor to compete against him. However, he is on his way out of the game and it’s time for the new breed to come forward.

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

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