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Nathaniel Wood

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21-6-0 (W-L-D)

8

Wins by Knockout

5

Wins by Submission

7

First Round Finishes

Nathaniel Wood
  • Last fight

    Win
    Nathaniel Wood
    Daniel Pineda

    Wood vs Pineda

    Jul. 27, 2024

athlete record

Info

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

Status
Active
Place of Birth
London, England
Fighting style
MMA
Age
31
Height
66.00
Weight
154.80
Octagon Debut
Jun. 1, 2018
Reach
69.00
Leg reach
39.00
  • Pro since 2012
     
  • Eight wins by KO, five by submission (3 RNC, brabo choke, triangle choke)
     
  • Seven first round finishes
     
  • Has won three of his last four
     
  • Owns 2017 win over UFC vet Vaughan Lee

UFC 304 (7/27/24) Wood won a three round unanimous decision over Daniel Pineda

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 professional titles have you held? Cage Warriors world champion 

Any accomplishments in amateur combat sports? Fusion semi pro champion 

Any belts/ ranks in grappling disciplines? Black belt in BJJ 

What has been your toughest fight to date and why? Toughest fight was Johnny Eduardo, as I had to fight whilst concussed

Who is your favorite fighter and why? GSP because of how humble he is 

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

What was your job before you started fighting? Roofer 

Personal Life/Background: London raised, first Cage Warriors world champion from London. Family man. Love dogs. Love business, fashion and anything with an adrenaline rush