Cody Durden to face Alessandro Costa at UFC 329 on July 11

Cody Durden's opponent for UFC 329 on July 11 has been confirmed as Alessandro Costa, who steps in for Ode Osbourne following an injury. The flyweight bout will take place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Durden recently ended a four-fight losing streak with a decision victory over Jafel Filho in April, while Costa comes into the match with two consecutive wins in 2026, including a rapid finish against Matt Schnell. The UFC has now updated the lineup for the event, which features additional prominent matchups, including Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway and Benoit Saint Denis vs. Paddy Pimblett.

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