Damian Pinas represented Aruba at UFC 332, stopping Andrey Pulyaev by first-round knockout after 75 seconds in Salt Lake City.
First-Round Finish in Salt Lake City
Damian Pinas, who represents Aruba in international mixed martial arts, defeated Andrey Pulyaev at UFC 332 on Saturday, October 3. The middleweight bout at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City ended one minute and 15 seconds into the opening round, giving Pinas a 75-second knockout victory.
Uppercut Ends the Middleweight Bout
According to 24ora's account of the contest, Pinas first connected with a right hand before landing an uppercut that dropped Pulyaev. Referee Herb Dean intervened immediately to stop the fight. The result added another quick finish to Pinas's record and made this Damian Pinas UFC 332 knockout his third victory in the organization.
Three UFC Wins, All in the First Round
The source reported that Pinas remains unbeaten through three UFC appearances, with every win ending in the first round. He debuted in February 2026 with a stoppage of Wes Schultz at two minutes and 30 seconds, then knocked out Cesar Almeida at four minutes and 44 seconds in July before Saturday's faster finish against Pulyaev.
Continuing to Represent Aruba
Pinas was born in Paramaribo, Suriname, and moved to Aruba at age 16. He continues to represent the island as his international career develops. In his post-fight interview, he said the contest ended before he had fully warmed up, reflecting his confidence after the decisive performance.
Source: read the original report from 24ora.
