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Damian Pinas: If 'easy' Baisangur Susurkaev wants the smoke, let's fight at UFC 335

UFC lightweight contender Damian Pinas has reignited speculation about a potential showdown with rising star Baisangur Susurkaev, suggesting the pair should settle their rivalry at UFC 335. The prospect of a high-octane clash between the two fighters has drawn significant attention, with Pinas hinting that Susurkaev’s recent confidence could be met with a fiery response in the cage.

Meanwhile, the UFC continues to build its final card of 2026, adding fights like Maycee Barber’s return bout against Carli Judice to the lineup. The promotion also solidified its roster with the signing of Ivan Gnizditskiy, a promising Russian heavyweight prospect who joins despite missing out on Dana White’s Contender Series.

Elsewhere, Alexander Volkanovski and Justin Gaethje have reignited talk of a potential superfight, with Volkanovski proposing a winner-take-all matchup to cap their careers as champions in their respective divisions. The UFC’s upcoming Abu Dhabi event, UFC 333, will feature a rematch between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili, with Yan looking to reclaim the bantamweight title after their previous trilogy bout.

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