Cody Durden Gets New Opponent as Alessandro Costa Steps In for UFC 329 Clash

UFC 329 has undergone a late change to its fight card after flyweight fighter Ode Osbourne was forced to withdraw from his scheduled bout against Cody Durden due to an undisclosed injury.

Following Osbourne’s withdrawal, the UFC announced that Alessandro Costa has accepted the fight on short notice and will face Durden on July 11 during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.

The event will take place at T-Mobile Arena and is expected to be one of the biggest cards of the year, headlined by the highly anticipated return of Conor McGregor against former featherweight champion Max Holloway.

Durden Issued Open Challenge After Withdrawal

After learning that Osbourne would no longer be available, Durden took to social media to express his frustration while making it clear that he was still eager to compete.

The veteran flyweight publicly challenged anyone in the division willing to step in and face him on short notice, emphasizing his readiness to fight regardless of the opponent.

Durden enters UFC 329 coming off an important victory over Jafel Filho, a result that ended a difficult four-fight losing streak. Despite recent setbacks, the 35-year-old remains one of the most active competitors in the flyweight division.

Alessandro Costa Riding Momentum

Costa arrives with momentum on his side after winning his last two UFC appearances, both by knockout.

The Brazilian owns a 4-3 record inside the Octagon and has built a reputation as a well-rounded fighter capable of finishing opponents both on the feet and on the ground.

Throughout his professional MMA career, Costa has recorded seven knockout victories and six submission wins, highlighting his versatility across multiple areas of combat.

With little time to prepare, Costa now has an opportunity to make a significant statement against an experienced opponent on one of the UFC’s biggest stages.

Major Fights Scheduled for UFC 329

UFC 329 is stacked with several important matchups beyond the flyweight contest.

The main event will feature Conor McGregor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon against former UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway.

In the co-main event, Paddy Pimblett faces Benoit Saint-Denis in a crucial lightweight showdown that could have major implications in the division’s title picture.

Elsewhere on the card, Cory Sandhagen takes on Mario Bautista in a bantamweight matchup widely viewed as a potential title eliminator.

Fans will also see a key flyweight contest between former title challenger Brandon Royval and rising prospect Lone’er Kavanagh.

With several ranked fighters in action and championship implications across multiple divisions, UFC 329 is shaping up to be one of the standout events of the year.