UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Damian Pinas defeats Cesar Almeida by KO/TKO
Round 1 · 4:44
Pinas vs Almeida — Middleweight · UFC 329: McGregor vs. Holloway 2
Predictions summary
What happened
The result, the defining moments, and what the verdict means.
Both fighters exchanged kicks and punches through the round.
Pinas landed a punch that dropped Almeida.
A follow-up punch sealed the KO at 4:44.
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Pre-fight analysis — how we saw it going in
Case for Pinas
Pinas is the kind of undefeated middleweight prospect who can make a page feel bigger than his name value because the style translates instantly: pressure, knockdowns and a finish rate that has erased nearly everyone before the scorecards mattered. The core matchup question is whether Almeida gets the calm, measured kickboxing fight he wants, and Pinas's best argument is that he almost never lets opponents have that comfort. If he backs Almeida up early with the jab-cross and forces the veteran to trade before range is set, the younger fighter's chaos becomes the story.
Case for Almeida
Almeida is the recognizable side for good reason: he is a former elite kickboxer who has already shown, against Budka, Potieria and Alhassan, that his UFC-level power and timing are real even when the fight gets ugly first. Pinas may be 9-1 with eight knockouts, but none of that regional tape answers what happens when the other man is the cleaner counter striker and the more experienced problem-solver. If Almeida makes him reset, check his aggression and think between bursts, the prospect's usual pace can start working against him.
What We Were Watching For
- Whether Pinas can pressure without running onto counters — he wants to compress the cage, but Almeida is built to punish straight-line entries.
- Almeida's first clean body or hook counter — if he is landing those early, the veteran kickboxing read is already taking hold.
- Any wrestling detour from either side — Almeida's losses came when opponents changed the geography, while Pinas still has not had to show much Plan B on the UFC stage.
- How the fight looks once the first-round surge passes — Pinas usually finishes early, while Almeida has already proven he can win or survive deeper UFC rounds.
Records & career stats
- 6.33 3.73
- 39% 44%
- 5.89 2.23
- 86% 53%
- 100% 71%
- 9-1-0
- Record
- 7-2-0
- 5-0 last 5
- Recent formRecent formWin–loss record over the fighter’s last five bouts, newest first, as carried in their UFC/FightMetric career stats.
- 2-1 last 3
- Suriname
- Nationality
- Brazil
- 24
- Age
- 38
- Orthodox
- StanceStanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.
- Orthodox
- 03:00
- Avg. fight timeAvg. timeAverage fight timeThe mean length of the fighter’s bouts (minutes:seconds) — a rough read on whether they tend to finish early or go the distance. From UFC/FightMetric.
- 10:53
Career stats per UFC.com; recent form is each fighter's last five bouts. Record is as of fight night; career stats, recent form and win totals are the latest on file and may include this fight. Bars compare each stat on a fixed scale; the “Edge” marker flags the leading corner where the gap is meaningful. The snapshot plots five career rates — output, striking defense, durability (strikes absorbed, inverted), takedown defense and finish rate — each normalised on its own scale.
Videos
Outcome footage, post-fight coverage, and the pre-fight lead-up.
Before the fight (2)
Comments
Who Called It?
How the analysts' picks held up once the cage door closed.
Performance filters use calls resolved before this event.
Current pick evidence
Picked: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO · Round 2
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Backs Damian Pinas by round-two knockout while acknowledging Almeida as a skilled kickboxer who may start well. The read is that Pinas' length, explosiveness and straight right eventually find Almeida during a mostly striking fight.
“I'm going to go with Damen Penas by round two knockout”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 70.8% 121 50
- Method Accuracy 62.9% 56 33
- Round Accuracy 38.5% 10 16
- Underdog Accuracy 48.5% 16 17
Current pick evidence
Picked: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO · Round 2
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Respects Almeida's kickboxing experience but thinks Pinas is explosive enough, long enough and straight enough with his entries to beat Almeida to the target. He expects some competitive striking exchanges before Pinas' speed and accuracy produce a second-round knockout.
“I'm going to go Damian Pinas knocking out Caesar Almeida in the second round.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 70.6% 115 48
- Method Accuracy 61.8% 47 29
- Round Accuracy 36.5% 19 33
- Underdog Accuracy 52.9% 9 8
Current pick evidence
Picked: Damian Pinas · Dec
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Leans to Pinas' explosiveness and athleticism, with enough power to hurt Almeida and win key exchanges. He still expects Almeida to be durable enough to survive the scary moments and force a competitive decision.
“I'll say decision. I'll weirdly say decision here.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 65.9% 203 105
- Method Accuracy 52.8% 57 51
- Round Accuracy 32.4% 12 25
- Underdog Accuracy 47.2% 17 19
Current pick evidence
Picked: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO · Round 1
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Takes Pinas to be the first fighter to knock Almeida out. He acknowledges Almeida has never been stopped by strikes, but believes Pinas' power and aggression can break that trend early.
“I'm going Damien Pinas by first round knockout. I think he's the first person to knock out Caesar Almeida.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 64.4% 94 52
- Method Accuracy 58.5% 48 34
- Round Accuracy 35.9% 14 25
- Underdog Accuracy 35.0% 7 13
Current pick evidence
Picked: Damian Pinas
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Transcript-verified winner pick from 138 MMA UFC 329 full-card prediction.
“I think it's pinños by just putting him out. Probably knockout at some point.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 64.1% 25 14
- Method Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Round AccuracyNo round picks
- Underdog Accuracy 45.5% 5 6
Current pick evidence
Picked: Damian Pinas
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Transcript-verified winner pick from BetSam UFC 329 full-card prediction.
“I'm going to go with Damian Pinas to win this fight by round one KO.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 61.5% 16 10
- Method Accuracy 40.0% 4 6
- Round Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
- Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
Current pick evidence
Picked: Damian Pinas
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Aniki MMA picks the stated winner.
“Pinas by ground and pound TKO in the first round.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 57.9% 11 8
- Method Accuracy 77.8% 7 2
- Round Accuracy 71.4% 5 2
- Underdog Accuracy 0.0% 3
Current pick evidence
Picked: Damian Pinas
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Backs Pinas because he sees the matchup playing into the younger knockout puncher's hands. He respects Almeida's Glory kickboxing background, but thinks Pinas' first-round UFC knockout form and upside make him the side.
“I don't think Almeida gets the job done here.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 57.6% 19 14
- Method Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
- Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
- Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 1 4
Current pick evidence
Picked: Damian Pinas
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Backs Damian Pinas as the younger, more explosive prospect with the athleticism to outgrow Cesar Almeida quickly. He thinks Pinas can strike with Almeida and may even show wrestling wrinkles against an opponent with takedown-defense concerns.
“how Damian Pinas wants to approach this fight, I'm gonna pick Damian Pinas to win this fight.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 56.1% 55 43
- Method Accuracy 71.4% 10 4
- Round Accuracy 50.0% 1 1
- Underdog Accuracy 26.1% 6 17
Current pick evidence
Picked: Damian Pinas
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Vreeland favors Pinas’s technical striking, angles and reach advantage in a matchup where he does not expect to have to defend takedowns.
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 55.2% 16 13
- Method Accuracy 100.0% 1
- Round AccuracyNo round picks
- Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 1 4
Current pick evidence
Picked: Cesar Almeida · KO/TKO
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Picks César Almeida by knockout.
“I got to go with the Brazilian to win by knockout.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 73.7% 73 26
- Method Accuracy 54.8% 17 14
- Round Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
- Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 6 6
Current pick evidence
Picked: Cesar Almeida · Dec
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Respects Pinas' knockout hype but sides with Almeida's experience, power, body work, and proven takedown defense. He expects Almeida to survive the early danger and win a crafty striking decision.
“I'm going to go with Caesar Almeida to get this one done.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 67.9% 36 17
- Method Accuracy 62.5% 10 6
- Round Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
- Underdog Accuracy 38.5% 5 8
Current pick evidence
Picked: Cesar Almeida
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
They give Damian Pinas real first-round knockout value because of his pressure and power, but the shared pick is Cesar Almeida. The argument is that Almeida is the cleaner, more experienced striker if he survives the early heat and the fight extends.
- They separate the pick from the bet: Pinas round-one KO has value, but Almeida is their winner.
“I'm actually gonna pick Caesar here”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 64.1% 93 52
- Method Accuracy 40.0% 2 3
- Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
- Underdog Accuracy 34.5% 10 19
Current pick evidence
Picked: Cesar Almeida · Dec
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Picks César Almeida by decision.
“Caesar Almeida by decision for me.”
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 58.6% 17 12
- Method Accuracy 58.3% 7 5
- Round Accuracy 0.0% 1
- Underdog Accuracy 37.5% 3 5
Current pick evidence
Picked: Cesar Almeida · KO/TKO · Round 1
Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO
Chris Schweppe's MMA Fight Picks UFC 329 preview picks Cesar Almeida by first-round knockout.
Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
- Winner Accuracy 50.0% 36 36
- Method Accuracy 52.8% 19 17
- Round Accuracy 33.3% 8 16
- Underdog Accuracy 27.8% 5 13
Analyst picks: MMA Lock of the Night Miss; Bedtime MMA Hit; TheWeasle Hit; Lucas Tracy Miss; The MMA Guru Hit; DFS By The Numbers Hit; We Want Picks Miss; 138 MMA Hit; BetSam Hit; Pure Picks Miss; Aniki MMA Hit; Michael Bisping Hit; Half The Battle Hit; Daniel Vreeland Hit; Chris Schweppe Miss.
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MMA Lock of the Night
MMA Lock of the Night
Current pick evidencePicked: Cesar Almeida · KO/TKO Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Picks César Almeida by knockout. “I got to go with the Brazilian to win by knockout.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Underdog call, market price 29.5%. Almeida · KO/TKO | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Picks César Almeida by knockout. “I got to go with the Brazilian to win by knockout.” Track record: winner called in 73 of 99 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Bedtime MMA
Bedtime MMA
Current pick evidencePicked: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO · Round 2 Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Backs Damian Pinas by round-two knockout while acknowledging Almeida as a skilled kickboxer who may start well. The read is that Pinas' length, explosiveness and straight right eventually find Almeida during a mostly striking fight. “I'm going to go with Damen Penas by round two knockout” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 70.5%. Pinas · KO/TKO · R2 | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| Backs Damian Pinas by round-two knockout while acknowledging Almeida as a skilled kickboxer who may start well. The read is that Pinas' length, explosiveness and straight right eventually find Almeida during a mostly striking fight. “I'm going to go with Damen Penas by round two knockout” Track record: winner called in 121 of 171 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
TheWeasle
TheWeasle
Current pick evidencePicked: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO · Round 2 Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Respects Almeida's kickboxing experience but thinks Pinas is explosive enough, long enough and straight enough with his entries to beat Almeida to the target. He expects some competitive striking exchanges before Pinas' speed and accuracy produce a second-round knockout. “I'm going to go Damian Pinas knocking out Caesar Almeida in the second round.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 70.5%. Pinas · KO/TKO · R2 | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Miss | |
| Respects Almeida's kickboxing experience but thinks Pinas is explosive enough, long enough and straight enough with his entries to beat Almeida to the target. He expects some competitive striking exchanges before Pinas' speed and accuracy produce a second-round knockout. “I'm going to go Damian Pinas knocking out Caesar Almeida in the second round.” Track record: winner called in 115 of 163 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Lucas Tracy
Lucas Tracy
Current pick evidencePicked: Cesar Almeida · Dec Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Respects Pinas' knockout hype but sides with Almeida's experience, power, body work, and proven takedown defense. He expects Almeida to survive the early danger and win a crafty striking decision. “I'm going to go with Caesar Almeida to get this one done.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Underdog call, market price 29.5%. Almeida · Dec | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Respects Pinas' knockout hype but sides with Almeida's experience, power, body work, and proven takedown defense. He expects Almeida to survive the early danger and win a crafty striking decision. “I'm going to go with Caesar Almeida to get this one done.” Track record: winner called in 36 of 53 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
The MMA Guru
The MMA Guru
Current pick evidencePicked: Damian Pinas · Dec Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Leans to Pinas' explosiveness and athleticism, with enough power to hurt Almeida and win key exchanges. He still expects Almeida to be durable enough to survive the scary moments and force a competitive decision. “I'll say decision. I'll weirdly say decision here.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 70.5%. Pinas · Dec | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Miss | Not called | |
| Leans to Pinas' explosiveness and athleticism, with enough power to hurt Almeida and win key exchanges. He still expects Almeida to be durable enough to survive the scary moments and force a competitive decision. “I'll say decision. I'll weirdly say decision here.” Track record: winner called in 203 of 308 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
DFS By The Numbers
DFS By The Numbers
Current pick evidencePicked: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO · Round 1 Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Takes Pinas to be the first fighter to knock Almeida out. He acknowledges Almeida has never been stopped by strikes, but believes Pinas' power and aggression can break that trend early. “I'm going Damien Pinas by first round knockout. I think he's the first person to knock out Caesar Almeida.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 70.5%. Pinas · KO/TKO · R1 | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Hit | Hit | |
| Takes Pinas to be the first fighter to knock Almeida out. He acknowledges Almeida has never been stopped by strikes, but believes Pinas' power and aggression can break that trend early. “I'm going Damien Pinas by first round knockout. I think he's the first person to knock out Caesar Almeida.” Track record: winner called in 94 of 146 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
We Want Picks
We Want Picks
Current pick evidencePicked: Cesar Almeida Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO They give Damian Pinas real first-round knockout value because of his pressure and power, but the shared pick is Cesar Almeida. The argument is that Almeida is the cleaner, more experienced striker if he survives the early heat and the fight extends.
“I'm actually gonna pick Caesar here” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Underdog call, market price 29.5%. Almeida · to win | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| They give Damian Pinas real first-round knockout value because of his pressure and power, but the shared pick is Cesar Almeida. The argument is that Almeida is the cleaner, more experienced striker if he survives the early heat and the fight extends.
“I'm actually gonna pick Caesar here” Track record: winner called in 93 of 145 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
138 MMA
138 MMA
Current pick evidencePicked: Damian Pinas Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Transcript-verified winner pick from 138 MMA UFC 329 full-card prediction. “I think it's pinños by just putting him out. Probably knockout at some point.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 70.5%. Pinas · to win | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Transcript-verified winner pick from 138 MMA UFC 329 full-card prediction. “I think it's pinños by just putting him out. Probably knockout at some point.” Track record: winner called in 25 of 39 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
BetSam
BetSam
Current pick evidencePicked: Damian Pinas Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Transcript-verified winner pick from BetSam UFC 329 full-card prediction. “I'm going to go with Damian Pinas to win this fight by round one KO.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 70.5%. Pinas · to win | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Transcript-verified winner pick from BetSam UFC 329 full-card prediction. “I'm going to go with Damian Pinas to win this fight by round one KO.” Track record: winner called in 16 of 26 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Pure Picks
Pure Picks
Current pick evidencePicked: Cesar Almeida · Dec Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Picks César Almeida by decision. “Caesar Almeida by decision for me.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Underdog call, market price 29.5%. Almeida · Dec | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Picks César Almeida by decision. “Caesar Almeida by decision for me.” Track record: winner called in 17 of 29 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Aniki MMA
Aniki MMA
Current pick evidencePicked: Damian Pinas Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Aniki MMA picks the stated winner. “Pinas by ground and pound TKO in the first round.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 70.5%. Pinas · to win | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Aniki MMA picks the stated winner. “Pinas by ground and pound TKO in the first round.” Track record: winner called in 11 of 19 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Michael Bisping
Michael Bisping
Current pick evidencePicked: Damian Pinas Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Backs Pinas because he sees the matchup playing into the younger knockout puncher's hands. He respects Almeida's Glory kickboxing background, but thinks Pinas' first-round UFC knockout form and upside make him the side. “I don't think Almeida gets the job done here.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 70.5%. Pinas · to win | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Backs Pinas because he sees the matchup playing into the younger knockout puncher's hands. He respects Almeida's Glory kickboxing background, but thinks Pinas' first-round UFC knockout form and upside make him the side. “I don't think Almeida gets the job done here.” Track record: winner called in 19 of 33 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Half The Battle
Half The Battle
Current pick evidencePicked: Damian Pinas Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Backs Damian Pinas as the younger, more explosive prospect with the athleticism to outgrow Cesar Almeida quickly. He thinks Pinas can strike with Almeida and may even show wrestling wrinkles against an opponent with takedown-defense concerns. “how Damian Pinas wants to approach this fight, I'm gonna pick Damian Pinas to win this fight.” Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 70.5%. Pinas · to win | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Backs Damian Pinas as the younger, more explosive prospect with the athleticism to outgrow Cesar Almeida quickly. He thinks Pinas can strike with Almeida and may even show wrestling wrinkles against an opponent with takedown-defense concerns. “how Damian Pinas wants to approach this fight, I'm gonna pick Damian Pinas to win this fight.” Track record: winner called in 55 of 98 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Daniel Vreeland
Daniel Vreeland
Current pick evidencePicked: Damian Pinas Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Vreeland favors Pinas’s technical striking, angles and reach advantage in a matchup where he does not expect to have to defend takedowns. Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Favourite call, market price 70.5%. Pinas · to win | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Hit | Not called | Not called | |
| Vreeland favors Pinas’s technical striking, angles and reach advantage in a matchup where he does not expect to have to defend takedowns. Track record: winner called in 16 of 29 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
Chris Schweppe
Chris Schweppe
Current pick evidencePicked: Cesar Almeida · KO/TKO · Round 1 Fight result: Damian Pinas · KO/TKO Chris Schweppe's MMA Fight Picks UFC 329 preview picks Cesar Almeida by first-round knockout. Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology
| Historic market Underdog call, market price 29.5%. Almeida · KO/TKO · R1 | Pinas · KO/TKO R1 | Miss | Not applicable — the winner call missed | Not applicable — the winner call missed | |
| Chris Schweppe's MMA Fight Picks UFC 329 preview picks Cesar Almeida by first-round knockout. Track record: winner called in 36 of 72 resolved picks. How winner calls are counted | ||||||
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