# Damian Pinas UFC career progression

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/damian-pinas-ufc-career-progression
> Updated: 2026-10-03T23:13:46.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

Aruban fighter Damian Pinas secured a first-round knockout victory against Andrey Pulyaev at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City. Pinas improved his UFC record to 3-0, with all three victories occurring via first-round knockout.

During the match, Pulyaev utilized his length and jabs to maintain distance. However, Pinas found an opening late in the first round, landing a combination that ended with a right uppercut, knocking Pulyaev unconscious at the 1:15 mark. Following the bout, Pinas expressed interest in competing against opponents ranked in the top 15 of the middleweight division.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-03: Damian Pinas knocks out Andrey Pulyaev at UFC 332

Damian Pinas defeated Andrey Pulyaev via a first-round knockout at UFC 332, improving his UFC record to 3-0 with three consecutive opening-round finishes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/damian-pinas-knocks-out-andrey-pulyaev-at-ufc-332

### 2026-09-22: Damian Piwowarczyk secures UFC contract after knockout victory

Damian Piwowarczyk secured a UFC contract after a first-round technical knockout of Emilio Quissua on Dana White’s Contender Series. He aims to return to competition in three to four months.

8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/damian-piwowarczyk-secures-first-round-knockout-at-ufc-contender-series

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