@Nathanieljw93 (Nathaniel Wood)

Nathaniel is a featherweight MMA fighter for Team Nova Forca. Nathaniel began his career in early 2011 and turned pro in 2012. His first fight was against Andras Dacza, Nathaniel won in the second round by submission. Here is a video of that fight.

Q: What influenced your decision to do Mixed martial arts?
A: "I've always loved fighting, I love mma as you can combine every martial art together."

Q: What lead you to your fighting style?
A: "My dad already trained in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, so I got straight into that with him."

Q: Do you think the mental aspect is more difficult than the physical aspect of your sport?
A: "I would say neither one is more difficult than the other, I have a great team and support around me."

Q: Two of your amateur fights were won by submission and one by decision, do you prefer grappling and holds versus trying to win by KO?
A: "I always prefer to be standing. I train a lot in BJJ so if needs be I have that as a second option."

Q: Do you train all year round or is it a more relaxed approach until you have a fight scheduled?
A: "Yes I am always training, I just up my game during fight camps."

Q: What does your daily training regimen consist of?
A: "A bit of everything, I like my stand up and BJJ, I mainly get my s&c and cardio during fight camps."

Q: What was the feeling when you stepped into the ring for your first fight?
A: "Nerves, but once I weighed in it was just excitement."

Q: What is the process of beginning a MMA career? How do you go about finding a team etc..?
A: "I think your best bet is finding out where top MMA fighters train, you can't go wrong if you are training with the best."

Q: What is the weirdest thing a fan has asked you to sign?
A: "Haha unfortunately I'm not that well known yet!"

Q: What is your greatest MMA memory?
A: "So far winning my first fight, was the best feeling. Hard work pays off."

Q: What MMA goals are you currently working towards?
A: "It would be my dream to be able to fight for a living."

Q: If you could fight against anyone past or present who would it be?
A: "It would be great to fight some top UFC fighters, not quite there yet though haha."

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"Shout out to my team Nova Forca and my s&c team 'The Athletic Edge'. Also my dad/ head coach."