The light heavyweight clash between Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa at UFC 327 represents the biggest fight in both fighters' careers. For Murzakanov, defeating Costa would be his ticket to the elite level both athletically and in terms of media exposure. For Costa, beating Murzakanov offers a chance to prove to the UFC that he still has competitive fire beyond endless losses and social media memes. The analyst predicts a striking battle where Murzakanov will dominate Costa in a kickboxing exchange, potentially even scoring a stoppage victory.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
