Damian Pinas calls out Baisangur Susurukaev after UFC 329 KO victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 8:20 PM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Damian Pinas spoke to media following his first-round KO of Cesar Almeida at UFC 329 in Las Vegas. Pinas, now 10-1 in his career, criticized Baisangur Susurukaev for not recognizing him despite Pinas's impact on Susurukaev's opportunity in the UFC. Susurukaev, who remains unbeaten at 12-0, won his last fight in May. Pinas's finishing ability led to comparisons to boxing great Deontay Wilder by UFC analyst Joe Rogan.
- •Pinas knocked out Almeida with a single punch at T-Mobile Arena.
- •He criticized Susurukaev for not claiming to know him.
- •Susurukaev has achieved all UFC wins by stoppage.
- •Pinas has finished eight of ten wins in the first round.
- •Pinas's only loss occurred due to disqualification in 2024.
- 8:20 PMYahoo Sports — Damian Pinas explains Baisangur Susurukaev callout after first-round KO at UFC 329
"After another fast and decisive finish, Damian Pinas' name hasn't been in Baisangur Susurukaev's mouth yet the way he wants it to be.
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