Murzakanov and Costa complete first face-off before UFC 327 showdown

Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa have faced off for the first time ahead of their scheduled bout at UFC 327. The encounter represents the initial formal confrontation between the two fighters as part of standard pre-fight promotional activities. No specific details about any exchanges or incidents during the face-off are provided in the brief report. The staredown marks a procedural step in the build-up to their contest. Both fighters are preparing for what is being characterized as a significant matchup on the card.