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Nathaniel Wood Outpoints José Miguel Delgado at UFC 321 as Fans Question 29-28 Scores

A late takedown helped sway the 29-28 scorecards in Wood’s favor.

Overview

  • Wood defeated Delgado by unanimous decision with identical 29-28 scores in a back-and-forth featherweight bout in Abu Dhabi.
  • The contest was held at catchweight after Delgado missed by one pound, which triggered a standard purse forfeiture.
  • Delgado hurt Wood early, including reportedly breaking his nose, and both fighters scored knockdowns in a physical opening stretch.
  • Referee Jason Herzog paused action for multiple accidental low blows and issued warnings without deducting a point.
  • The decision drew immediate social-media criticism alleging a robbery, while the result extended Wood’s win streak to three and had outlets suggesting a higher-profile opponent could be next.