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1 day agoDWCS: Damian Pinas Eager to Kick Off UFC Career, Wants Fight in 2025
Damian Pinas knocked out Vitor Costa in about 90 seconds on Contender Series to earn a UFC contract and become Aruba's first UFC fighter.
He's 1-0 in LFA, but his biggest accomplishments came in Jungle Fight, where he captured both the middleweight and light heavyweight titles. On paper, that kind of success in two thin divisions should be promising-especially for a UFC roster that needs depth. Unfortunately, Costa doesn't project as much of a threat at the next level. He's a pressure fighter who comes forward looking for the finish, but his approach is raw.