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 is 1-0 in the UFC, having debuted in February at age 24, with all his victories coming by finish and his only loss by disqualification for an illegal strike. Almeida brings a 3-2 UFC record into the matchup. The bout represents a significant step up in competition for the young Aruban fighter. The source of the announcement is listed as Marcel Dorff.