Pinas Delivers Devastating One-Punch KO Over Almeida

Damian Pinas achieved a spectacular knockout victory over Cesar Almeida at UFC 329 on Saturday, July 11, 2026. The fight, held at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas and broadcast live on Paramount+, concluded dramatically with a single right-hand blow late in the opening round.
The highly anticipated bout between Damian Pinas and Cesar Almeida lived up to its billing, albeit briefly, as Pinas landed a fight-ending blow just before the end of the first round. The contest, part of the UFC 329 card emanating from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, saw Pinas dispatch Almeida with a single, decisive right hand.
While there was a brief moment of grappling initiated by Almeida after catching a kick, the encounter quickly returned to striking. Pinas then capitalized, delivering the knockout that brought the fight to an abrupt end.
This single-punch knockout is a stark reminder of the fight-ending power that exists at the elite levels of MMA. Pinas showcased his precision and KO ability in the most emphatic way possible.