Nathaniel Wood
The Prospect
England
Improves to 6-1 in past seven
Wood defeated Jose Delgado via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28) at UFC 321 on Saturday in Abu Dhabi.
ANALYSIS
We can debate until the cows come home whether or not Wood deserved to win a decision here, but he unquestionably put forth a reasonable performance against a talented opponent that came in overweight. Wood also deserves a ton of credit for surviving a spinning back fist in Round 1 which dropped him to the mat and clearly broke his nose. He bounced back, and was the better man on the feet in Round 2 and landed a takedown in Round 3 to further his cause. Wood has VERY quietly won three straight and six of seven dating back to July 2022.
We can debate until the cows come home whether or not Wood deserved to win a decision here, but he unquestionably put forth a reasonable performance against a talented opponent that came in overweight. Wood also deserves a ton of credit for surviving a spinning back fist in Round 1 which dropped him to the mat and clearly broke his nose. He bounced back, and was the better man on the feet in Round 2 and landed a takedown in Round 3 to further his cause. Wood has VERY quietly won three straight and six of seven dating back to July 2022.
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Heavier opponent scheduled
Wood and Jose Miguel Delgado will compete in a catchweight fight at UFC 321 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday, UFC.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Delgado missed the UFC's featherweight limit of 146 pounds. But because their fight is still on, it appears that Wood has accepted the bout's catchweight terms, with him getting 30 percent of Delgado's purse. In 2025, Wood is 1-0, with a win over Morgan Charriere.
Delgado missed the UFC's featherweight limit of 146 pounds. But because their fight is still on, it appears that Wood has accepted the bout's catchweight terms, with him getting 30 percent of Delgado's purse. In 2025, Wood is 1-0, with a win over Morgan Charriere.
Fighting Delgado in October
Wood will face Jose Miguel Delgado at UFC 321 in the United Arab Emirates on October 25, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Wood would head into the bout looking to extend a four-fight win streak across promotions dating back to March, 2024. The 5-foot-5 Englishman will have to overcome disadvantages in both height and reach compared to the younger American in this one. With a balanced professional record across finishes, Wood can employ a number of strategies, though he will likely be hoping to take this one to the finish seeing as Delgado's sole professional defeat came via decision.
Wood would head into the bout looking to extend a four-fight win streak across promotions dating back to March, 2024. The 5-foot-5 Englishman will have to overcome disadvantages in both height and reach compared to the younger American in this one. With a balanced professional record across finishes, Wood can employ a number of strategies, though he will likely be hoping to take this one to the finish seeing as Delgado's sole professional defeat came via decision.
Earns win in native London
Wood defeated Morgan Charriere via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) at UFC Fight Night on Saturday in London.
ANALYSIS
Wood showed off his crisp striking throughout in what was a lopsided victory. Nathaniel was responsible for the biggest moment of the fight when a huge right hand in Round 1 dropped Charriere to the mat. The latter recovered, but Wood kept on the pressure, limiting Morgan's time and space throughout the remainder of the bout. Now 31 years of age, Wood is no longer a "prospect" as his nickname implies, but he's in the midst of a great streak of late. The Brit has won five of six dating back to July 2022.
Wood showed off his crisp striking throughout in what was a lopsided victory. Nathaniel was responsible for the biggest moment of the fight when a huge right hand in Round 1 dropped Charriere to the mat. The latter recovered, but Wood kept on the pressure, limiting Morgan's time and space throughout the remainder of the bout. Now 31 years of age, Wood is no longer a "prospect" as his nickname implies, but he's in the midst of a great streak of late. The Brit has won five of six dating back to July 2022.
Next fight booked
Wood is set to face off against Morgan Charriere at UFC London on Mar. 22, Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl reports.
ANALYSIS
Wood, who took down Daniel Pienda in his last bout at UFC 304, will look to take down Morgan Charrière at UFC London. The 31-year-old English fighter is 8-3 during his time with the UFC.
Wood, who took down Daniel Pienda in his last bout at UFC 304, will look to take down Morgan Charrière at UFC London. The 31-year-old English fighter is 8-3 during his time with the UFC.
Undefeated featherweight next
Wood is scheduled to compete against Nathaniel Wood in a featherweight fight at UFC Edmonton on Nov. 2, per Marcel Dorff of Eurosport.nl.
ANALYSIS
Wood's next opponent is a 10-0 pro with two TKOs (to Fernie Garcia and Jeong Yeong Lee) across 2024. However, the Englishman will look to ride the positive momentum he established for himself with his 4-1 record since 2022.
Wood's next opponent is a 10-0 pro with two TKOs (to Fernie Garcia and Jeong Yeong Lee) across 2024. However, the Englishman will look to ride the positive momentum he established for himself with his 4-1 record since 2022.