Damian Pinas proved that earlier tonight (Sat., Oct. 3, 2026) at UFC 332 LIVE at the Paramount+/CBS Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, violently stopping middleweight Andrei Pulyaev with one punch in the first round.
Pinas was listed as a heavy favorite in the betting this weekend, but took a step up in the competition against the big-framed fighter. Most believed Pinas’ power would still land, but you never know when two big middleweights are going to start throwing heavy leather. Unfortunately for Pulyaev, Pinas looked better than ever.
It took “Baba Yaga” just over a minute to land a starched right uppercut on the inside. Pulyaev collapsed where he stood and Pinas was able to put away his victory. The finish was one of the fiercest shots of the year, but Pinas didn’t even seem to hit it with full force. It was unbelievable.
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