Paulo Costa attempts to provoke Azamat Murzakanov ahead of UFC 327

Paulo Costa tried to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during their face-off, but Murzakanov responded only with a smile. The light heavyweight bout between the two fighters is scheduled for this weekend at UFC 327. Costa appeared to be attempting mental warfare tactics, but Murzakanov remained calm and unfazed by the Brazilian's antics. The post notes that the fight is happening very soon. Details about the specific nature of Costa's provocations were limited in the original report.