Muhammad Naimov vs Nathaniel Wood

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Fighter 2
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Key Stats

Muhammad NaimovvsNathaniel Wood
8
Fights
15
5
Wins
11
3
Losses
4
2
Finishes
3
20:07
Control Time
28:22

Striking Stats

Muhammad NaimovvsNathaniel Wood
179
Sig. Strikes Landed
1,097
39.3%
Sig. Strike Acc.
50.4%
22.4
Sig. Str / Fight
73.1
1
Knockdowns
6
106
Head Strikes
606
40
Body Strikes
119
33
Leg Strikes
372

Grappling Stats

Muhammad NaimovvsNathaniel Wood
9
Takedowns Landed
17
34.6%
Takedown Acc.
48.6%
1.1
TD / Fight
1.1
1
Sub. Attempts
6
1
Reversals
2

Tale of the Tape

NaimovvsWood
32 yrs
Age
33 yrs
5' 9"
Height
5' 6"
145 lbs.
Weight
145 lbs.
70"
Reach
69"
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
959
ELO Rating
1,107
1,079
Peak ELO
1,148
62.5%
Win Rate
73.3%
40.0%
Finish Rate
27.3%
153
Days / Fight
203

ELO is MMA.SOCIAL’s own rating, calculated from UFC results. It is not a UFC ranking or record.

Career Snapshot

NaimovvsWood
Active
Status
Active
0
Win Streak
0
3
Best Streak
4
LWWLL
Last 5 (old → new)
WWWWL

Win Methods

NaimovvsWood
2 (40.0%)
KO/TKO
0 (0.0%)
0 (0.0%)
Submission
3 (27.3%)
3 (60.0%)
Decision
8 (72.7%)

Head-to-Head Record

Muhammad Naimov1
–
Nathaniel Wood0
W
UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2Decision - Unanimous - R3
Oct 21, 2023

Common Opponents (1)

NaimovvsWood
L1L
Losene Keita
W1W
Who Wins?
Muhammad Naimov ProfileNathaniel Wood Profile

Muhammad Naimov vs Nathaniel Wood: Matchup Breakdown

Muhammad Naimov is 5-3 in the Featherweight division with a 62.5% win rate. Nathaniel Wood is 11-4 at Featherweight, winning 73.3% of the time. Both are listed as active.

They have met 1 time. Muhammad Naimov leads the series 1-0. Their most recent meeting was UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 on Oct 21, 2023, won by Muhammad Naimov by Decision - Unanimous in round 3.

Nathaniel Wood holds the higher MMA.SOCIAL ELO rating, 1,107 to 959. Career peaks are 1,079 for Muhammad Naimov and 1,148 for Nathaniel Wood. Muhammad Naimov has 2 KO/TKO and 0 submission wins from 5 victories, a 40.0% finish rate. Nathaniel Wood has 0 KO/TKO and 3 submission wins, finishing 27.3% of the time.

Muhammad Naimov stands 5' 9" with a reach of 70" and fights orthodox. Nathaniel Wood is 5' 6" with a reach of 69", orthodox. That is a 1-inch reach advantage for Muhammad Naimov. Muhammad Naimov is 32, Nathaniel Wood is 33.

Across the bouts with round-by-round data recorded, Muhammad Naimov has landed 179 significant strikes at 39.3% accuracy with 9 takedowns and 20:07 of control time. Nathaniel Wood has landed 1,097 at 50.4% with 17 takedowns and 28:22 of control.

They share 1 common opponent: Losene Keita.

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Have Muhammad Naimov and Nathaniel Wood fought before?

Yes. Muhammad Naimov and Nathaniel Wood have fought once in the UFC. Muhammad Naimov won by unanimous decision at UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2 on October 21, 2023.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who has more UFC wins, Muhammad Naimov or Nathaniel Wood?

Nathaniel Wood has more UFC wins: 11 to 5. Muhammad Naimov's UFC record is 5-3; Nathaniel Wood's is 11-4.

KO/TKO wins: Muhammad Naimov 2, Nathaniel Wood 0. Submission wins: Muhammad Naimov 0, Nathaniel Wood 3.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.

Who is taller, Muhammad Naimov or Nathaniel Wood?

Muhammad Naimov is taller at 5'9", to Nathaniel Wood's 5'6" (3 inches). Muhammad Naimov has the longer reach: 70 inches to 69.

From the MMA.SOCIAL UFC fight database. Records count UFC bouts; height and reach come from the fighter profiles.