Pavel Andrusca made his UFC debut Saturday at UFC Paris, beating Nathaniel Wood in a featherweight fight he took with just five days of preparation. Wood came in as a heavy favorite. Andrusca picked up the victory regardless.

Andrusca had gone undefeated before joining the UFC, with a reputation for stopping opponents early. He appeared unfazed despite the short camp. The win over a proven competitor puts him in a real spot in the featherweight division from the start.

Taking the fight on minimal preparation time surprised many observers heading into the card. Not many gave him a chance, but Andrusca backed up his record. His composure under pressure stood out, especially for someone making a debut.

With this result, Andrusca has quickly become a name to watch in the UFC featherweight ranks. Where he goes from here will be worth following closely.