Nathaniel Wood vs. Jose Alberto Quinonez, Two Other Bouts Added to UFC London

Surging bantamweight talents Nathaniel Wood and Jose Alberto Quinonez will square off at UFC London on March 16. UFC officials announced the bout during a press conference held in London on Wednesday morning.

Former Cage Warriors bantamweight champion Wood earned a contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship due to a five-bout winning streak. He walked to the Octagon for the first time ever in June and gained his first UFC victory thanks to a brabo choke finish against Johnny Eduardo. He then submitted Andre Ewell via rear-naked choke at UFC 232.

Quinonez was a semifinalist of “The Ultimate Fighter: Latin America” Season 1. The Mexican fighter ended up losing his first bout in the UFC against Alejandro Perez, a match that represents his only defeat in the Nevada-based promotion. After that, the 28-year-old has linked four victories in a row. His most recent duel was a win against Teruto Ishihara at UFC 221. The Delincuentes MMA product was expected to cross paths with Sean O'Malley at UFC 229 before the latter failed a USADA test.

Also announced for UFC London, Scotsman Danny Henry will lock horns with Dan Ige, and Nad Narimani will welcome to the Octagon 31-year-old Mike Grundy in his first foray under the UFC banner. Both contests are scheduled in the featherweight division.

UFC on ESPN+ 5 will take place at O2 Arena in London on March 16. The event is also known as UFC Fight Night 147 and airs on ESPN+. In the main event of the bill, Darren Till squares off with Jorge Masvidal.