Paulo Costa tried to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during a pre-fight encounter, but Murzakanov remained calm and simply smiled in response to Costa's attempts at getting under his skin. The interaction highlights the contrasting approaches of the two fighters ahead of their scheduled matchup this weekend. Costa's provocative behavior failed to elicit the desired reaction from the composed Murzakanov. The bout represents a significant matchup for both light heavyweights.
