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

The UFC has announced the first bout for UFC 329, scheduled for July 11 during international fight week. Damian Pinas will face Cesar Almeida in a middleweight contest. Pinas, who is 24 years old and from Aruba, debuted in the UFC in February and holds a 1-0 record in the promotion. All of his professional victories have come by stoppage, with his only loss being a disqualification for an illegal strike. Almeida brings a 3-2 UFC record into the matchup. This represents a significant step up in competition for the young prospect Pinas.