Murzakanov vs Costa preview: Career-defining fight for both

The Azamat Murzakanov versus Paulo Costa bout is being described as the biggest fight of both men's careers. For Murzakanov, a victory over Costa would serve as his ticket into the upper echelon of the division both sportingly and in terms of media profile. For Costa, defeating Murzakanov represents a chance to prove to the UFC he still has competitive fire beyond social media memes and controversies. The analyst predicts Murzakanov will defeat Costa in a kickboxing-style battle and would not be surprised by an early finish. The light heavyweight clash carries significant implications for both fighters' futures in the division.