Featherweight#16 RankedACTIVE
Nathaniel Wood

Nathaniel Wood

21Wins-6Losses
3 Win Streak
Age
31
Height
5'6"
Weight
145 lbs
Reach
69"
Avg Fight Time
13:18
Gym
—
UFC Record
10-3(13 bouts)
Wins By
0 KO 3 Sub 7 Dec
Losses By
1 KO 0 Sub 2 Dec
Wins by Rd
R2 2R3 9
Last 5
LWWWW
Finish Rate
62%
Bonuses
2
Style
MMA
Location
London, England
Next Fight2026-03-21
LK
vs Losene Keita

Fight History

LOSS
PA
vs Pavel Andrusca
UFC Fight Night: Hooker vs. Parnasse· 2026-09-05
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
LK
vs Losene Keita
UFC Fight Night: Evloev vs. Murphy· 2026-03-21
Decision - Split·R3 5:00
WIN
JD
vs Jose Delgado
UFC 321: Aspinall vs. Gane· 2025-10-25
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
MC
vs Morgan Charriere
UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs. Brady· 2025-03-22
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
DP
vs Daniel Pineda
UFC 304: Edwards vs. Muhammad 2· 2024-07-27
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
MN
vs Muhammad Naimov
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2· 2023-10-21
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
AF
vs Andre Fili
UFC Fight Night: Aspinall vs. Tybura· 2023-07-22
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CJ
vs Charles Jourdain
UFC Fight Night: Gane vs. Tuivasa· 2022-09-03
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
CR
vs Charles Rosa
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs. Aspinall· 2022-07-23
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
CK
vs Casey Kenney
UFC 254: Khabib vs. Gaethje· 2020-10-24
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
WIN
JC
vs John Castaneda
UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. Till· 2020-07-25
Decision - Unanimous·R3 5:00
LOSS
JD
vs John Dodson
UFC Fight Night: Anderson vs. Blachowicz· 2020-02-15
KO/TKOPunch to Head At Distance·R3 0:16
WIN
JQ
vs Jose Quinonez
UFC Fight Night: Till vs. Masvidal· 2019-03-16
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R2 2:46
WIN
AE
vs Andre Ewell
UFC 232: Jones vs. Gustafsson 2· 2018-12-29
SubmissionRear Naked Choke·R3 4:12
WIN
JE
vs Johnny Eduardo
UFC Fight Night: Rivera vs. Moraes· 2018-06-01
SubmissionD'Arce Choke On Ground·R2 2:18
Fighter Archetype
Technical Striker
Counter Striker
Why This Archetype
This fighter displays a unique approach that transcends traditional archetypes.
Striking
5.7/min
Grappling
1.41 TD
Defense
56%
⚖️Nathaniel adapts strategy based on opponent — no predictable tendencies
🧬Competent across all ranges — 52% striking and 48% TD accuracy
📊Balanced approach can be difficult to game-plan against
01

Technique DNA

Striking Foundation
36 rounds of fight film analyzed
🎯
Signature Technique

Leg Kicks

Core of offensive identity

Dominant Level+82% vs div avg
83%
Of striking volume
Mastery Progress
Primary Arsenal
High Importance

Jabs

#2
64%of arsenal
0%100%
Medium Importance

Elbows

#3
58%of arsenal
0%100%
Supporting Techniques
⭐Other
Knees
53%
⭐Other
Counters
53%
🥊Head/Hand
Head Kicks
33%
Common Combinations
Distance → Clinch
3× detected
Clinch → Takedown
3× detected
Patterns detected from round-by-round fight data
Striking Pattern Analysis
  • ◆Signature technique: Heavy reliance on Leg Kicks (83%). Opponents must prepare specifically for this threat.
  • ▲Technical diversity: Multiple techniques used at similar rates - adapts based on situations.
  • ●Comprehensive striker: Uses head strikes, leg kicks, and varied attacks across distance.
  • ■Two-pillar system: Top 2 techniques account for majority (147%) of offensive output.
  • ◇Focused arsenal: Top 5 techniques comprise 311% of offense - limited but refined.
  • ▶Mixed martial artist: Uses both takedown techniques and submissions in the striking phase.
  • ★Adaptive tempo: Switches between pressure and counter-fighting mid-round.
02

Finish Techniques

Striking Finishes
0
0% of career finishes
Submission Finishes
3
100% of career finishes
🔒 Submission Arsenal (1 techniques, 3 total finishes)
Other
Submission
#1
3
100% of subs
Finish Pattern Analysis
  • ⚡🔒 Submission specialist: 100% of career finishes via submission. Elite grappling with dangerous ground finishing.
  • 🎯🔐 Specialized submission: Relies exclusively on Submission (3x). Single-threat grappling finisher.
03

Fighter Skills Radar

Key Insights

🥊
Striking specialist: Dominates with devastating volume and accuracy. Avoids ground exchanges.
💪
Peak strengths: Strikes/Min (5.7) and Strike Def% (56%).
⚠️
Vulnerability: Sub/15min is below average (22/100). Opponents exploit this.
04

Striking Profile

Striking Accuracy
52%
Average
Division Rank#15 of 47
0%100%
Striking Defense
56%
Above Avg
Division Rank#20 of 47
0%100%
Range Breakdown
Distance
50% acc87%
Clinch
67% acc6%
Ground
62% acc8%
Striking Differential+1.77/min
5.66 landed/min3.89 absorbed/min
5.66
Landed/Min
3.89
Absorbed/Min
0.38
KD Avg
0
1st Rd Finishes
Sig. Strikes Landed903
Sig. Strikes Attempted1737

Key Insights

Nathaniel is a distance-first striker, with 86% of output at range.

Uses leg kicks strategically (34%).

Favorable output (1.5:1).

Utilizes an effective jab.

Distance-dominant: 87% of output at range with 50% accuracy.

Elite chin: exceptional durability under fire.

05

Grappling Profile

TD Accuracy
48%
Average
Division Rank#12 of 47
0%100%
TD Defense
72%
Elite
Division Rank#21 of 47
0%100%
TD Success Rate
48%(est)
Landed
15
Defended
16
Total
31
Note: Takedowns landed estimated from accuracy percentage
1.41
TD / 15min
0.56
Sub / 15min
0
TD Landed
31
TD Attempted

Extended Grappling

Clinch Takedowns
30
Landed
62
Attempted
48%
Accuracy
Submission Timing
6 total attempts
Opportunistic
R1
17%
R2
50%
R3
33%

Key Insights

Solid TD defense at 72%.

5 career submission wins.

Submission timing: "Opportunistic" — consistent threat.

06

Offensive vs Defensive Balance

Damage Exchange
Offensive dominance vs damage absorbed per fight
Dealt
1,806
1.88
Ratio
Absorbed
962
Chin Rating
Elite
KD Exchange
8/2
KD Recovery
100%
Pace & Momentum
Fight pacing and round-over-round performance trends
Engagement Score
37.7
High
Strikes/Min
6.5
Standing %
87%
R3 vs R1 Output
106%
Steady

Key Insights

📊 Favorable damage ratio (1.88x) - consistent striking dominance.

🥊 Elite chin - rarely compromised by strikes.

🔄 Excellent recovery - 100% win rate after being dropped.

🎯 Effective knockdown technician - deals significantly more than absorbs.

⚙️ High engagement score (37.7) - maintains relentless pace.

07

Round-by-Round Profile

Career average across 15 fights
R1 Control
0:37
R2 Control
0:50
R3 Control
0:30
R1 to Final
+8%
In-Fight Adaptation
Detected across career, comparing R1 vs R3+ patterns
Adapts targeting and range based on opponent and fatigue.
Target Selection Evolution
Head
+5.7pp
Body
-3.0pp
Leg
-2.7pp
Range Preference Evolution
Ground Shift
-3.1pp
Round Patterns
➡️ Maintains consistent output throughout fight
🔄 Low control time – movement-focused fighter
08

Competitive Profile

Division Rankings
Performance metrics ranked within division
Volume
#11
of 47
🥇 Top 25%
Absorption
#22
of 47
🥈 Top 50%
Accuracy
#15
of 47
🥈 Top 50%
Str Defense
#20
of 47
🥈 Top 50%
Knockdowns
#21
of 47
🥈 Top 50%
Takedowns
#23
of 47
🥈 Top 50%
Submissions
#19
of 47
🥈 Top 50%
Damage Ratio
#12
of 47
🥈 Top 50%
Strength of Schedule
Opponent quality and career progression
Avg Opponent ELO
2835
Elite
Career-wide opponent strength
Elite Wins (ELO 3000+)
2
/ 2
100% Win Rate

Conclusions Summary

Fighter characteristics, strengths, patterns, and competitive insights
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