Damian Pinas finishes Cesar Almeida at UFC 329 in Round 1
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:40 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
At UFC 329 in Las Vegas on July 11, Damian Pinas improved his record to 10-1 with a knockout of Cesar Almeida at 4:44 of Round 1. Pinas, known for his explosive style, delivered a decisive right hand to secure the finish. After the victory, he called for a matchup against Baisangur Susurkaev. Almeida's loss marks his second consecutive defeat, dropping his record to 7-3. Pinas, just 24 years old, trains with Andre Pederneiras at Nova Uniao in Brazil.
- •Pinas improves to 10-1 with the knockout victory.
- •Fight took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
- •Almeida falls to 7-3 after consecutive losses.
- •Pinas calls for a fight against Baisangur Susurkaev.
- •The bout ended at 4:44 in the first round.
- 10:40 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 329 video: Damian Pinas finishes Cesar Almeida with a bang
"Damian Pinas continues to rise as one of the UFC middleweight division's most explosive prospects.
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