The total lineup for UFC 329 has been determined after a substitute saved the flyweight bout within the prelims for the Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway card, which was delayed.
After Ord Osborne missed his scheduled battle with Cody Darden as a result of damage, the UFC has discovered a keen opponent within the veteran American Prime Group fighter. Contemporary off an enormous first-round win over Matt Schnell in early June, Alessandro Costa is making a sudden turnaround to face Darden in a July 11 qualifier.
A number of sources with data of the promotion’s plans confirmed the information to MMA Preventing on Saturday. AG battle.
After all, Costa was rushed into the battle towards Schnell, however he definitely made essentially the most of his alternative by scoring a lightning-quick knockout. Costa is trying to attempt once more after qualifying for the UFC 329 card.
As for Darden, he accepted a last-minute likelihood to face Jafer Filho in April, finally successful by unanimous resolution, earlier than speeding again to his day job. The win ended Darden’s four-race stoop and received him again on observe for his subsequent race in July.
Darden additionally revealed that he has accepted the battle with Costa and has secured a brand new four-fight contract with the UFC.
Darden vs. Costa will happen within the prelims, and all the UFC 329 card will air stay on Paramount+ on Saturday, June eleventh.
