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Late replacement Costa steps in after Osbourne's withdrawal, taking on a Durden whose chin may not survive the exchange.
This fight changed complexion when Ode Osbourne withdrew due to injury in late June, with Alessandro Costa stepping in as a late replacement. Osbourne confirmed the withdrawal 'breaks his heart' after eight weeks of camp for the biggest stage of his career. Cody Durden now faces a different stylistic challenge. At 18-10 with a chin rating of just 4, Durden is one of the most hittable fighters on …
Costa is a late replacement for the injured Ode Osbourne, stepping in with limited preparation time. He brings knockout power and a willingness to engage on the feet. His preparation may be compromised by the short notice, but he's fighting a highly hittable opponent.
Durden is 18-10 with a chin rating of 4 — one of the lowest on either card. His momentum (54) is middling, and his striking (2.36) is limited. His best path to victory is through grappling (2.86), where he can avoid standing exchanges that expose his chin.
Late replacement: Costa steps in for injured Osbourne with limited preparation
Durden's chin rating of 4 — catastrophically low for a UFC fighter
Durden's grappling (2.86) is his only viable path to victory
Card-opening fight that could set the tone for the evening
Costa's short-notice preparation could leave him physically or tactically unprepared
Durden's grappling could neutralise the striking threat entirely
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