Nathaniel Wood faces Morgan Charriere at UFC Fight Night 255
Nathaniel Wood is excited about his upcoming fight against Morgan Charriere at UFC Fight Night 255. The event takes place on Saturday at The O2 Arena in London. Wood believes this is a great opportunity for him to move up in the UFC featherweight rankings. Both fighters share similar backgrounds. Wood has more experience in the UFC, but they both rose through the same regional circuits. Wood spoke positively about Charriere, noting they have similar fighting styles. He pointed out that they both have 20 wins and were champions in Cage Warriors. Since moving to featherweight, Wood has a record of 4-1. He won fights against notable opponents, while Charriere has had recent finishes against Manolo Zecchini and Gabriel Miranda. Despite praising Charriere, Wood feels confident going into the fight. Wood highlighted his speed as a key advantage. He noted that moving up in weight means he might face stronger opponents. However, he believes his speed will give him an edge. He feels his mental toughness is also a significant factor, especially since he is fighting in his home city. Wood is looking forward to the challenge and is determined to perform well. He respects Charriere's motivation but feels prepared for victory.