March 23, 2025 7:20 pm ET
LONDON – Nathaniel Wood beat Morgan Charriere with a unanimous choice Saturday to open up the primary card at UFC Battle Night time 255 at The O2 in London.
Have a look contained in the struggle with Wooden, who received for the second straight time and fifth time in six fights.
Nathaniel Wooden def. Morgan Charriere
Outcome: Nathaniel Wood def. Morgan Charriere via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Up to date information: Wooden (21-6 MMA, 9-3 UFC), Charriere (20-11-1 MMA, 2-2 UFC)
Key stats: It’s been greater than 5 years since Wooden was concerned in a struggle that didn’t go quarter-hour – eight straight selections.
Wooden on the struggle’s key second
“I used to be gutted that he bought a maintain of me (after I knocked him down) as a result of then clearly he may get well. I’ve been rocked earlier than in fights and also you solely want a couple of seconds to get your bearings again. As soon as he bought a maintain of me … if he didn’t, and I may have simply ground-and-pounded him and get the end within the first spherical, that will have been that significantly better. However he’s a tremendous proficient man. I used to be by no means underestimating him. I understand how harmful he’s. He’s a former Cage Warriors champion. … He had a large help. The quantity of messages I’ve been getting from (his) French followers, I had a number of stress on me. However as I say, I don’t suppose anybody’s beating me in my hometown.”
LONDON’S OWN
#UFCLondon@TheProspectMMA will get the choice win over Morgan Charriere! pic.twitter.com/HORfach1o2
— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 22, 2025
Wooden on coaching with Lone’er Kavanagh
“For me, having Lone’er is particular as a result of he retains me younger. I really feel like I’ve bought a goal on my again after I’m coaching with him. I don’t need to say I’m a veteran. I’m solely 31, however clearly I’m somewhat bit older, so he’s conserving me younger. He’s conserving me sharp. He’s conserving me on my toes. I’m buzzing to see him within the UFC. I believe that he might be flyweight champion of the world. He simply must get that shot. I understand how proficient he’s, so it’s a pleasure to be on this journey with him.”
OFF TO A FAST START
@TheProspectMMA drops Charriere early! #UFCLondon pic.twitter.com/QKd5gPww3X
— UFC (@ufc) March 22, 2025
Wooden on what he desires subsequent
“If I’m trustworthy, I have to get my foot checked. I don’t know if it’s damaged. I’m simply going to go dwelling, give my daughter a kiss and stroll the canine.”
To listen to extra from Wooden, take a look at the video of the complete post-fight interview above.
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