Damian
Pinas believes his rapid rise in the
Ultimate Fighting Championship has changed how opponents and
fans view him.

Pinas returns to action on Oct. 3 at UFC
332 in Salt Lake City against Andrey
Pulyaev. The middleweight prospect says he is treated
differently after recording back-to-back finishes since earning a
contract on
Dana White’s Contender Series.

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Damian Pinas says back-to-back UFC finishes changed how people
view him

Pinas (10-1) has finished all 10 of his professional victories,
including nine by knockout and one by submission. However, Pinas
believes his recent UFC success has brought him increased
recognition. Ahead of his fight at UFC 332, “The Baba Yaga”
discussed how expectations have changed following his recent
performances.

“Yeah, since my last fight, everybody gave me more respect, more
recognition; they didn’t count me out anymore because before that
they were counting me out, now they put it on my name because I’ve
been working hard to get so far in the year to the UFC… It’s
amazing,” Pinas said in a pre-fight interview.

Pinas also maintains there is more to his game than what he has
shown in the UFC, although he plans to keep that part of his
arsenal under wraps for now.

“Now, my grappling area… Nobody saw my grappling,” Pinas added.
“Everybody thinks that I don’t have grappling, but I keep it quiet…
One day I will show you guys.”

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