One of the U.K.’s most promising young stars, Nathaniel Wood, makes his first walk to the Octagon on Friday night in Utica, but he already has eyes on the bantamweight division’s champion T.J. Dillashaw.
Experienced Brazilian campaigner Johnny Eduardo will welcome him to the cage. Despite Eduardo’s vast experience advantage — he fights for the 40th time on Friday night — Wood is quite happy with his first assignment as he thinks wins over opponents like the veteran will allow him to climb the rankings quickly.
“It’s an ideal fight for me.