Nathaniel Wood, who was on a winning streak, faced Daniel Pineda at UFC 304 following a loss to Muhammad Mokaev. Pineda quickly attempted to take the fight to the ground with his grappling skills, but Wood was able to break free and land a powerful kick to Pineda’s midsection. The round continued with both fighters on the ground, Pineda landing some effective strikes before the round ended.
In the second round, Wood maintained his dominance by dropping Pineda with a left hook. Despite Pineda experiencing difficulties with his right eye, Wood controlled the fight on the ground. The third round involved a lot of grappling, with Pineda momentarily gaining the upper hand before Wood regained control.
The match concluded with Wood securing a clear unanimous decision victory over Pineda.
