Nathaniel Wood (fighter)

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Nathaniel Wood
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Nathaniel Wood at UFC 232 - wrapped in his country flag
Born (1993-08-05) August 5, 1993 (age 30)
London, England [1]
Other namesThe Prospect
Height5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Weight145 lb (66 kg)
Division Bantamweight (2012-2022)
Featherweight (2022-present)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Fighting out of Morden, England
TeamNova Forca
Raptors Strike Force
Team Titan (2017–2019) [2] [3]
Great Britain Top Team (2019–present) [4]
Trainer Brad Pickett
RankBlack belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu under Ashley Grimshaw [5]
Years active2011–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total25
Wins19
By knockout8
By submission5
By decision6
Losses6
By knockout2
By submission2
By decision2
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog

Nathaniel Wood (born August 5, 1993) is an English professional mixed martial artist who competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). A professional competitor since 2012, he formerly competed for Cage Warriors, where he was the Bantamweight Champion.

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Background

Growing up playing football, Wood followed his father to a Brazilian jiu-jitsu practice at the age of 16. [6] He attended college for carpentry for a spell, but dropped out in order to pursue a career in mixed martial arts. [6]

Professional mixed martial arts career

Early career

Wood made his professional debut against James Humphries at Fusion Fighting Championship: Breakthrough on February 18, 2012. He won the fight by a second-round technical knockout. He went on to amass a 9–3 record, before signing with Cage Warriors. [7]

Cage Warriors Bantamweight champion

Nathaniel Wood won the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship Nathaniel Wood Cage Warriors belt 02062017.jpg
Nathaniel Wood won the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship

Wood was scheduled to make his Cage Warriors debut against Vaughan Lee at CWFC 82 on April 1, 2017. They were originally scheduled to meet at CWFC 80, before the fight was postponed due to an anomaly found on Wood's brain in a pre-fight scan. [8] Wood staggered Lee near the beginning of the second round, and pursued him for the remainder of the fight, knocking him out with a right straight at the 4:22 minute mark. [9]

Following his dominant victory against Lee, Wood was scheduled to fight Marko Kovacevic for the vacant Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship at CWFC 84 on June 2, 2017. [10] Wood won the fight by a first-round technical knockout, after weathering some early counter right hands by Kovacic. [11]

Wood was scheduled to make his first title defense against Josh Reed at CWFC 86 on September 17, 2017. [12] Reed dominated the champion for the duration of the short-lived bout, surging forward with power shots and managing to drop Wood with a combination of punches. Wood however managed to stagger back to his feet and counter the onrushing Reed with a counter left, winning the fight by a first-round knockout. [13]

Wood made his second and final title defense against Luca Iovine at CWFC 92 on March 24, 2018. [14] Wood made quick work of the challenger, knocking him out with a left hook after just 50 seconds. [15]

It was announced on April 5, 2018, that Wood had signed with the UFC. [16]

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Wood made his promotional debut against Johnny Eduardo on 1 June 2018 at UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes. He won the fight via submission in Round 2, [17] for which he was awarded with a Performance of the Night bonus. [18]

Wood was originally scheduled to face Tom Duquesnoy on 29 December 2018 at UFC 232. [19] However, Dusquenoy pulled out due to an injury and was replaced by Andre Ewell. [20] He won the bout via submission in the third round. [21]

Wood faced José Alberto Quiñónez on 16 March 2019 at UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal. [22] He won the fight via a submission in round two. [23]

Wood faced John Dodson on 15 February 2020 at UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2. [24] He lost the fight via TKO in round three. [25]

Wood was scheduled to face Umar Nurmagomedov on 26 July 2020 at UFC on ESPN 14. [26] However, Nurmagomedov withdrew from the bout due to his uncle Abdulmanap Nurmagomedov's passing [27] He was replaced by promotional newcomer John Castañeda. [28] Wood won the fight via unanimous decision. [29]

Wood faced Casey Kenney on 24 October 2020 at UFC 254. [30] He lost the back-and-forth fight via unanimous decision. [31] This fight earned him the Fight of the Night award. [32]

Wood was scheduled to face Jonathan Martinez on 4 September 2021 at UFC Fight Night 191. [33] However, Wood was removed from the bout in mid-August for undisclosed reasons and replaced by Marcelo Rojo. [34]

Wood was scheduled to face Liudvik Sholinian on 19 March 2022 at UFC Fight Night 204. [35] However due to the War in Ukraine, Sholinian was unable to leave the country or train so he was replaced by Vince Morales. [36] In turn, just days before the event, Morales withdrew due to illness, [37] and the pair will be rescheduled for future event. [38]

In his debut at featherweight, Wood faced Charles Rosa on 23 July 2022 at UFC Fight Night 208. [39] He won the fight by unanimous decision. [40]

Wood faced Charles Jourdain on September at UFC Fight Night 209. [41] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [42]

Wood was scheduled to face Lerone Murphy on March 18, 2023 at UFC 286. [43] However, Wood was forced to withdraw from the event due to leg injury. [44]

Wood faced Andre Fili on July 22, 2023 at UFC on ESPN+ 82. [45] He won the fight via unanimous decision. [46]

Wood faced Muhammad Naimov on October 21, 2023, at UFC 294. [47] He lost the fight via unanimous decision. [48]

Professional grappling career

Wood was booked to compete in a superfight against Aljamain Sterling at Polaris 25 on September 30, 2023. [49] However, Wood withdrew from the match and was replaced by Mike Grundy instead. [50]

Wood is scheduled to compete against Mason Jones in a superfight at Polaris 27 on March 23, 2024. [51]

Championships and accomplishments

Mixed martial arts

Mixed martial arts record

Professional record breakdown
25 matches19 wins6 losses
By knockout82
By submission52
By decision62
Res.RecordOpponentMethodEventDateRoundTimeLocationNotes
Loss20–6 Muhammad Naimov Decision (unanimous) UFC 294 October 21, 202335:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Win20–5 Andre Fili Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura July 22, 202335:00 London, England
Win19–5 Charles Jourdain Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa September 3, 202235:00 Paris, France
Win18–5 Charles Rosa Decision (unanimous) UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall July 23, 202235:00 London, EnglandFeatherweight debut.
Loss17–5 Casey Kenney Decision (unanimous) UFC 254 October 24, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab EmiratesCatchweight (140 lb) bout. Fight of the Night.
Win17–4 John Castañeda Decision (unanimous) UFC on ESPN: Whittaker vs. Till July 26, 202035:00 Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Loss16–4 John Dodson TKO (punches) UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Błachowicz 2 February 15, 202030:16 Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States
Win16–3 José Alberto Quiñónez Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal March 16, 201922:46 London, England
Win15–3 Andre Ewell Submission (rear-naked choke) UFC 232 December 29, 201834:12 Inglewood, California, United States
Win14–3 Johnny Eduardo Submission (D'Arce choke) UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes June 1, 201822:18 Utica, New York, United StatesPerformance of the Night.
Win13–3Luca IovineKO (punch)Cage Warriors 92March 24, 201810:50 London, EnglandDefended the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship.
Win12–3Josh ReedTKO (punches)Cage Warriors 86September 17, 201712:19 London, EnglandDefended the Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship.
Win11–3Marko KovacevicKO (punches)Cage Warriors 84June 2, 201713:41 London, EnglandWon the vacant Cage Warriors Bantamweight Championship.
Win10–3 Vaughan Lee TKO (punches)Cage Warriors 82April 1, 201724:22 Liverpool, England
Win9–3Chase MortonSubmission (rear naked choke) Bellator 158 July 16, 201620:48 London, England
Loss8–3Alan PhilpottTKO (doctor stoppage) BAMMA 24 February 26, 201633:40 Dublin, IrelandFor the Lonsdale Bantamweight Championship.
Win8–2Bryan CreightonDecision (unanimous) BAMMA 23 November 14, 201535:00 Birmingham, England
Win7–2Thiago AguiarDecision (unanimous)Phoenix Fight Night 27September 12, 201535:00 Bournemouth, England
Loss6–2Mike CuttingSubmission (armbar) BAMMA 18 February 21, 201513:26 Wolverhampton, England
Win6–1Steve McCombeTKO (arm injury)Cage Warriors 74November 15, 201412:23 London, England
Win5–1Alexander BilobrovkaSubmission (triangle choke)UCMMA 39May 3, 201410:34 London, England
Loss4–1Ed ArthurSubmission (rear naked choke) BAMMA 15 April 5, 201431:48 London, England
Win4–0Abdullah SalehKOUCMMA 38February 1, 201410:22 London, England
Win3–0Grisha AdamsSubmission (triangle choke)UCMMA 35August 3, 201313:01 London, England
Win2–0Damo WeedenTKO (punches)Fusion FC: Reality CheckFebruary 9, 201322:10 Epsom, England
Win1–0James HumphriesTKO (punches)Fusion FC: BreakthroughFebruary 18, 201220:33 Epsom, EnglandBantamweight debut.

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