Damian Pinas vs Cesar Almeida: UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 Fight Breakdown

Result & Event Context

Damian Pinas faced Cesar Almeida at UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2 on July 11, 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. Damian Pinas defeated Cesar Almeida by KO/TKO at 4:44 of round 1.

Recorded Fight Statistics

Damian Pinas: 25 significant strikes landed and 0 completed takedowns. Cesar Almeida: 37 significant strikes landed and 1 completed takedowns.

Official Result • Middleweight Bout Las Vegas, Nevada, USA

Damian Pinas (WIN)

25 Sig. Strikes Landed

0 Takedown(s) Secured

KO/TKO at 4:44 of Round 1

KO/TKO Round 1 (4:44) Official UFCStats Ledger

Cesar Almeida

37 Sig. Strikes Landed

1 Takedown(s) Secured

Recorded Opponent Totals

Striking & Grappling Comparison

Damian Pinas landed 25 significant strikes and Cesar Almeida landed 37. Cesar Almeida recorded 12 more landed significant strikes.

Damian Pinas completed 0 takedowns; Cesar Almeida completed 1. Takedown counts describe completed entries, not how long either fighter controlled a position or how much damage followed.

The stoppage determined the outcome. A fighter does not need to lead the cumulative strike count to win by KO/TKO: the effect of a finishing sequence can outweigh an earlier volume deficit.

Fight Duration & Statistical Interpretation

The fight lasted 4:00 of active round time, ending at 4:44 of round 1. Rest periods between rounds are excluded.

These are full-fight totals. They do not establish the order of exchanges, individual round scores, corner instructions, or changes in pace. Significant strikes are a subset of total strikes, so the two measures should not be used interchangeably.

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