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Pavel Andrusca replaces Mairon Santos at UFC Paris this weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 11:11 PM

Last updated Aug 31, 2026

Pavel Andrusca replaces Mairon Santos at UFC Paris this weekend

Summary

Mairon Santos has withdrawn from his scheduled featherweight bout against Nathaniel Wood at UFC Paris, which takes place September 5, 2026, at Accor Arena in Paris, France. Undefeated newcomer Pavel Andrusca has been named as the replacement opponent on less than one week's notice. Andrusca holds an 8-0 professional record and is making his UFC debut after moving up from the bantamweight division. Wood enters the contest on a four-fight winning streak, having secured victories over Losene Keita, Jose Delgado, Morgan Charriere, and Daniel Pineda. The addition of Andrusca completes the lineup for the upcoming UFC event. Wood currently holds the No. 8 ranking in the featherweight division and will defend that position against the short-notice newcomer.

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By the Numbers

•Mairon Santos withdrew from his featherweight fight against Nathaniel Wood.
•Pavel Andrusca replaces Santos for the UFC Paris event on September 5, 2026.
•Andrusca enters his Octagon debut with an 8-0 professional record.
•Nathaniel Wood currently holds a four-fight winning streak.
•The fight marks a move from bantamweight to featherweight for Andrusca.

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What they're saying

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“The Last Kingsman” has a new opponent in “The City of Light.” The Ultimate Fighter Season 32 winner and Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Featherweight prospect Mairon Santos was scheduled to face No. 8-ranked Nathaniel Wood at UFC Paris this weekend (Sat., Sept. 5, 2026) inside Accor Arena in Paris, France. Unfortunately, Santos has withdrawn from […]
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