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Wood Faces Unbeaten Newcomer at UFC Paris
1 Sep
Summary
- Nathaniel Wood fights newcomer Pavel Andrusca at UFC Paris.
- Andrusca is an undefeated Moldovan fighter with seven finishes.
- Wood is ranked No. 8 in the UFC featherweight rankings.
Nathaniel Wood is set to face undefeated newcomer Pavel Andrusca at UFC Paris this Saturday. The booking comes after Mairon Santos, Wood's originally scheduled opponent, withdrew from the fight last week. Andrusca, a promotional newcomer from Moldova, joins the featherweight division.
Wood, who signed with the UFC in 2018, has a notable history in the organization, shifting from bantamweight to featherweight. He is currently ranked No. 8 in the UFC featherweight rankings. This bout against Andrusca is considered a high-risk, low-reward matchup for Wood.
For Andrusca, this fight represents a significant opportunity. The 24-year-old Moldovan has an undefeated professional record of 8-0, with seven of those wins coming by way of finish. He has recently competed and won titles in promotions such as Vendetta Fight Nights and UAE Warriors before making his UFC debut.
The UFC Paris event will feature a main card starting at 3 pm ET and a preliminary card beginning at 12 pm ET.
