Pinas and Susurkaev to Fight at UFC 335 in December
The 185lb bout joins the December 12 card at T-Mobile Arena.
Updated on Oct. 15, 2026 in Mixed Martial Arts
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Damian Pinas and Baisangur Susurkaev are set to face off in an 185lb bout at UFC 335 on December 12. The matchup at T-Mobile Arena brings two undefeated and high-performing fighters to the resort corridor.
Why it matters
The addition of this bout to the UFC 335 card, headlined by Charles Oliveira versus Diego Lopes, further builds out a major event weekend in the valley. The fight features two rising prospects whose current win streaks continue to draw significant attention to the local combat sports scene.
Damian Pinas enters with an 11-1 professional record, while Baisangur Susurkaev remains undefeated at 12-0. Both fighters will compete within the 185lb weight class at the upcoming T-Mobile Arena event.
The players
Damian Pinas
Professional fighter with an 11-1 record who recently competed at UFC 332.
Baisangur Susurkaev
Undefeated professional fighter holding a 12-0 record.
Charles Oliveira
UFC fighter scheduled to headline the UFC 335 event.
Diego Lopes
UFC fighter scheduled to face Charles Oliveira at UFC 335.
The details
Damian Pinas confirmed the booking following his victory over Andrey Pulyaev at UFC 332 on October 3. Baisangur Susurkaev corroborated his participation for the December 12 date via social media. The fighters are slated to appear on the undercard of the event featuring Charles Oliveira and Diego Lopes.
Timeline
October 3, 2026: Damian Pinas defeated Andrey Pulyaev at UFC 332.
December 12, 2026: UFC 335 takes place at T-Mobile Arena.
Beyond the Strip
This bout follows the competitive programming patterns established during the recent UFC 332 card. It marks a continuation of the high-profile fight schedule consistently hosted at T-Mobile Arena.
Residents should anticipate heavy traffic around the T-Mobile Arena area on December 12 as the event draws crowds for the Oliveira-Lopes card. Parking availability and rideshare demand near the resort corridor will be elevated throughout the evening.
The takeaway
Fans of the sport should watch the upcoming undercard announcements to see how the Pinas-Susurkaev matchup is slotted. Keep the December 12 date in mind for planning travel through the resort corridor.
Further reading
For more on the current fight landscape in the valley, visit Mixed Martial Arts.
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