Damian Pinas defeated Andrey Pulyaev via first-round knockout at UFC 332 on October 3, 2026.
The preliminary card bout took place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Pinas landed a right-handed uppercut to Pulyaev's chin, causing the Russian fighter to collapse instantly.
The stoppage improved Pinas' professional mixed martial arts record to 11-1.
He remains undefeated inside the UFC octagon with a 3-0 record.
Pinas Continues First-Round Streak
The victory marks the third straight first-round stoppage for the 24-year-old Nova União-trained fighter since joining the organization.
Pinas entered the bout as a heavy favorite, relying on his striking power against Pulyaev.
Pulyaev stands three inches taller at 6'4".
Prior to the fight, analysts noted that Pulyaev's primary strategy depended on extending the match past the opening round to test Pinas' endurance at high elevation.
Pinas had only passed the first round once in his professional career.
Pulyaev's record fell to 10-6 following the defeat.
