Damian Pinas makes open callout for UFC 335, jibes at Baisangur Susurkaev
Damian Pinas has issued an open callout for UFC 335 as his fiery feud with Baisangur Susurkaev continues.
UFC middleweight Damian Pinas appears to have issued an open callout to fighters for anyone to face him at UFC 335.
The Surinamese knockout artist and rising middleweight star also called out fellow young 185-pounder, Baisangur Susurkaev. The latter hails from Chechnya, Russia, and has lately been at loggerheads with Pinas.
Damian Pinas's open callout for UFC 335, jabs at Baisangur Susurkaev
During a recent conversation with Mike Bohn of MMA Junkie, Damian Pinas alluded to his feud against Baisangur Susurkaev. Bohn implied that Pinas recently hinted that he's looking past the potential Susurkaev grudge match, to which the UFC middleweight asserted that it's because the Chechen combatant is evading their matchup.
Pinas stated, "I moved from (Baisangur) Susurkaev because he wasn't accepting the fight. He didn't want the smoke. So that's why I say, 'Okay, move forward. Let's go to a top-15 (opponent).' But if he still wants the smoke, let the UFC send the contract. Let's get it booked. Let's fight 12th December. Let's get it."
When asked whether changing Susurkaev's undefeated MMA record is what's motivating him to seek that matchup, Pinas said, "Yeah, of course, to show the world that he is not unbeatable. People can beat him. I can beat him, easy."
Moreover, "The Baba Yaga" suggested that Susurkaev was "lucky" in most of his victories and was losing those fights until somehow emerging victorious. The 24-year-old warned that Susurkaev's supposed luck won't work against him.
Pinas also indicated that he's willing to fight anyone at UFC 335. Seemingly issuing an open callout, he said, "T-Mobile Arena, that's what I want. Any opponent they can give me. Anyone gonna get it. 12th December, T-Mobile Arena, let's go."
Watch Damian Pinas discuss his open callout and jibe at Baisangur Susurkaev below:
Damian Pinas puts out an open call for "anyone" at #UFC335 but urges Baisangur Susurkaev to step up. (via @MikeBohn) https://t.co/wgcAjIFuHq
— MMA Junkie (@MMAJunkie) October 15, 2026
UFC middleweight rivals Damian Pinas and Baisangur Susurkaev could collide in the near future
Damian Pinas has established himself as a force to be reckoned with in the UFC, making an impact on the Dana White's Contender Series (DWCS) platform last year and later accruing a 3-0 record on the UFC main roster.
The Surinam representative's latest Octagon appearance witnessed him defeat Andrey Pulyaev via first-round TKO at UFC 332 earlier this month. Pinas's previous UFC wins also came via TKO, and he's been hailed by fans as a skilled striker and a bona fide KO artist.
On the other hand, Baisangur Susurkaev has consistently maintained that he, too, loves knocking his opponents out. The DWCS alum has gone 3-0 in his UFC main roster run this far. The 25-year-old has secured a pair of submission wins and one victory via TKO.
"The Real Hunter" is coming off a third-round submission win against Djorden Santos at UFC 328 in May. Susurkaev was booked to face Donte Johnson at UFC 334 on November 14, but he withdrew from that showdown.
While some netizens have called for Pinas and Susurkaev to settle their rivalry inside the Octagon next, neither fighter's next matchup has been officially announced as of yet.
