With UFC fight night looming, it’s time to make our Nathaniel Wood-Andre Fili prediction and pick by using the latest odds and industry-leading tools.
Nathaniel Wood takes on Andre Fili as a -200 favorite this weekend. After losing to Casey Kenney near the end of 2020, Wood has now rattled off two straight wins. He most recently defeated Charles Jourdain by decision in September of last year. On the other side, Fili picked up a win over Bill Algeo after a couple of fights did not go his way.
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Nathaniel Wood-Andre Fili Pick, Prediction and Odds
Nathaniel Wood-Andre Fili Odds
Nathaniel Wood: -200 | Andre Fili: +160
Wood has a well-rounded game, evidenced by his nine knockouts and five submissions among his 19 pro wins. Wood has been defeated five times, including a pair of knockouts and submissions. On the feet, he lands 6.34 significant strikes per minute while absorbing just 4.42. He also scores 1.81 takedowns per bout while defending them at 73%.
Like Wood, Fili also has a diverse game. He has nine wins by knockout and three by submission among his 19. Fili has been defeated nine times, including three knockouts and a pair of submissions. With that said, he lands 3.83 significant strikes per minute while absorbing 4.03. Likewise, Fili lands 2.38 takedowns per bout while defending them at 69%.
Both fighters have lost bouts to superior wrestlers, which creates an interesting wrinkle to this fight. Wood is the younger, more well-rounded fighter here. While he certainly has his deficiencies, Wood is the rightful favorite here. The number is not ideal, but Wood is the official pick.
