Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov Result

Muhammad Naimov def. Nathaniel Wood

Unanimous decisionR3 · 5:00

UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2October 21, 2023Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Muhammad Naimov defeated Nathaniel Wood by unanimous decision at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 on October 21, 2023 in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The referee was Lukasz Bosacki. Judges' scores: 29-28, 29-28, 29-28.

Nathaniel Wood vs. Muhammad Naimov — UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 (Oct 21, 2023)

Result: Muhammad Naimov won
Method: DECUnanimous decision
Round & time: R3 · 5:00
Referee: Lukasz Bosacki
Division: Featherweight
Format: 3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Event: UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Location: Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Judges' scorecards

Vito Paolillo
29–28
For Muhammad Naimov
Darryl Ransom
29–28
For Muhammad Naimov
Clemens Werner
29–28
For Muhammad Naimov

Fight stats

Nathaniel WoodMuhammad Naimov

0Knockdowns0
5050/72 · 69%Significant strikes48/81 · 59%48
7070/94 · 74%Total strikes100/140 · 71%100
22/7 · 29%Takedowns4/9 · 44%4
0Submission attempts0
0Reversals1
2:44Control time6:42

Significant strikes by target

Nathaniel WoodHead 37 · Body 6 · Legs 7

Muhammad NaimovHead 31 · Body 10 · Legs 7

Significant strikes by position

Nathaniel WoodDistance 36 · Clinch 5 · Ground 9

Muhammad NaimovDistance 24 · Clinch 11 · Ground 13

Round by round

Significant strikes landed in each round.

Show the round-by-round table

Round	Fighter	Significant strikes	Total strikes	Takedowns	Control time
1	Nathaniel Wood	10/17	17/26	1/2	0:45
	Muhammad Naimov	18/28	49/64	1/3	2:37
2	Nathaniel Wood	1/1	6/6	1/3	1:32
	Muhammad Naimov	11/13	30/34	2/3	2:59
3	Nathaniel Wood	39/54	47/62	0/2	0:27
	Muhammad Naimov	19/40	21/42	1/3	1:06

Where it sat in their careers

Nathaniel Wood

UFC record before: 7-2
UFC record after: 7-3
Streak coming in: 3 wins in a row
Age at the fight: 30

Last UFC bouts before this one

WAndre FiliJul 22, 2023
WCharles JourdainSep 3, 2022
WCharles RosaJul 23, 2022

Next fight: W vs. Daniel Pineda

Muhammad Naimov

UFC record before: 1-0
UFC record after: 2-0
Age at the fight: 29

Last UFC bouts before this one

WJamie MullarkeyJun 3, 2023

Next fight: W vs. Erik Silva

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