A fight preview for the Azamat Murzakanov versus Paulo Costa bout at UFC 327 suggests this is the biggest fight in both fighters' careers. For Murzakanov, defeating Costa represents a ticket to the upper echelon both athletically and in terms of media exposure. For Costa, Murzakanov is a chance to prove to the UFC he still has the drive for more than endless losses and social media memes. The analysis predicts Murzakanov will dominate Costa in a kickboxing-style battle, with the possibility of an early finish. The post characterizes the matchup as highly significant for both fighters' future trajectories in the UFC light heavyweight division.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
