Seven rookies debut at UFC Paris inside Accor Arena

Seven newcomers competed at the UFC Fight Night event held September 5, 2026, at the Accor Arena in Paris, France. Collectively, the rookies recorded five wins and two losses during the card. Salahdine Parnasse earned a victory over Dan Hooker by way of a liver kick and strikes at 2:35 in the first round. Pavel Andrusca defeated Nathaniel Wood via unanimous decision, with judges scoring the bout 30-27, 30-27, and 29-28. In a preliminary matchup, Fabia Sintes defeated Michael Aljarouj through consistent ground control and tactical adjustments over three rounds. Matthieu Duclos also recorded a knockout victory against Luis Felipe Dias. These performances represent the first Octagon appearances for each of the seven fighters.

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