Damian Pinas vs Cesar Almeida announced for UFC 329 on July 11th

The UFC has announced the first matchup for UFC 329, scheduled for July 11th during International Fight Week. Damian Pinas will face Cesar Almeida in a middleweight bout. The 24-year-old Pinas is 1-0 in the UFC, having debuted in February, and holds a professional record with all victories by finish and only one career loss via disqualification for an illegal strike. Almeida brings a 3-2 UFC record into the contest. The fight announcement was reported by Marcel Dorff. This represents an early step up in competition for the young prospect Pinas.