Pavel Andrusca defeats Nathaniel Wood at UFC Paris

Nathaniel Wood suffered a unanimous decision loss to Pavel Andrusca at UFC Paris on September 5. Andrusca, who accepted the fight on five days' notice following the withdrawal of Mairon Santos due to illness, controlled the opening round. While Wood found rhythm in the second frame, the Moldovan newcomer outworked him in the third to secure the victory. The result snaps a four-fight winning streak for Wood, who holds a professional record of 23-7. Following the match, Wood apologized to his team on social media for failing to reach his potential during the bout. He indicated his intent to return to competition despite the setback.

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