| Name | Damian Pinas (Men) |
| Nickname | The Baba Yaga |
| Date of birth | Mar 12, 2002 (24 years old) |
| Weight class | Middleweight |
| Organization | UFC |
| Personal links | Instagram X |
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Damian Pinas Pasgal – General Profile
Damian Pinas Pasgal, nicknamed “The Babayaga,” is a Surinamese-born professional mixed martial artist competing in the middleweight division. Born on March 12, 2002, in Paramaribo, Suriname, Pinas fights out of Aruba and is affiliated with Nova União.
MMA Career
Pinas began building his professional MMA career at a young age, quickly establishing momentum on the regional circuit. Carrying a professional record of 8 wins and 1 loss, he entered Dana White’s Contender Series on a four-fight winning streak, reflecting strong progression early in his career.
He continues to gain experience against increasingly challenging opposition while working toward establishing himself at the highest level of the sport.
Fighting Style
Fighting under the nickname “The Babayaga,” Damian Pinas brings a striking-oriented approach inside the cage, using his size and long reach to manage distance and create openings. He blends his stand-up with developing grappling while maintaining forward pressure.
He is guided by head coach Jaziro Boye, with additional coaching support from Stacey Hassel.
Career Highlights
Pinas’s career highlights include building a strong professional record at a young age, earning a spot on Dana White’s Contender Series, and representing Suriname and Aruba on the international MMA stage as he continues to develop among the middleweight division’s emerging talents.
| Fighter | Event | Method | Extra |
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| Wesley Schultz |
UFC Fight Night: Moreno vs. Kavanagh |
KO/TKO Punch · R1 · 2:30 |
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| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Terrance McKinney T.Wrecks | 17-8 |
| Edmen Shahbazyan The Golden Boy | 16-5 |
| Zachary Reese Savage | 10-3 |
| Tim Sylvia The Maine-iac | 31-10 |
| Anderson Silva The Spider | 34-11 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Arymarcel Santos Chocolate | 46-42 |
| LiGe Teng | 37-14 |
| Keremuaili Maimaitituoheti The Mountain Eagle | 31-13 |
| Takeshi Inoue Lion Takeshi | 25-13 |
| Kyle Noke KO | 22-10 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Akihiro Gono | 39-24 |
| Edgar Chairez Puro Chicali | 13-6 |
| Austen Lane | 13-7 |
| Jacqueline Cavalcanti | 10-1 |
| Rafael Estevam Macapa | 14-0 |
| Steve Garcia Mean Machine | 19-5 |
| Thiago Alves Pitbull | 23-15 |
| Sergei Kharitonov | 35-8 |
| Luana Santos | 10-2 |
| Ibo Aslan The Last Ottoman | 14-4 |
| Fighter | Record |
|---|---|
| Gerald Meerschaert GM3 | 37-21 |
| Nursulton Ruziboev Black | 36-9 |
| Wanderlei Silva The Axe Murderer | 35-14 |
| Anderson Silva The Spider | 34-11 |
| Hector Lombard Lightning | 34-11 |