Nathaniel Wood Drops Charrière and Protects His London Streak
Nathaniel Wood defeated Morgan Charrière by unanimous decision at The O2 in London on March 22, 2025. The featherweight contest opened the main card of UFC Fight Night: Edwards vs Brady, with every judge scoring the three rounds 30–27 for Wood.
The opening knockdown sets the tone
Wood established an early advantage by dropping Charrière with a right hand in the opening round. He then controlled the remainder of the frame, giving the home crowd an immediate reason to celebrate and the French opponent a scoring deficit to recover.
Charrière had moments of success in the second round, landing shots that drew an acknowledgment from Wood. The Londoner nevertheless maintained the greater technical consistency and speed, completing the scheduled distance without allowing those exchanges to reverse the overall direction.
Another hometown victory strengthens the case
The victory was Wood’s second consecutive win and his fourth successful UFC appearance in his hometown. It also moved his featherweight record in the promotion to five wins from six appearances, strengthening his case for tougher opposition at 145 pounds.
The event’s headliner belonged to Sean Brady and Leon Edwards. Brady submitted the former welterweight champion in the fourth round, while Carlos Ulberg defeated Jan Błachowicz in the co-main event. Wood’s own contribution came earlier: an opening-round knockdown followed by sustained control, producing a clear decision and another successful night in front of his London supporters.
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- ufc.com: main card results highlights winner interviews ufc fight night edwards vs brady o2 arena london
- ufc.com: nathaniel wood
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