Pinas vs Almeida announced for UFC 329 on July 11th

The first fight announced for UFC 329 on July 11th features Damian Pinas facing Cesar Almeida in a middleweight bout. The event is part of International Fight Week. Pinas holds a 1-0 UFC record after debuting in February and is 24 years old. All of Pinas's victories have come by finish, with his only career loss being a disqualification for an illegal strike. Almeida enters with a 3-2 UFC record. The matchup represents a significant step up in competition for the young prospect Pinas.