Paulo Costa attempted to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during a pre-fight encounter, but Murzakanov responded only with a smile. The incident appears to be part of the build-up to their fight scheduled for this weekend. The post suggests Costa was engaging in typical pre-fight mind games while Murzakanov remained calm and unaffected. The contrasting reactions highlight the different approaches the fighters are taking heading into their matchup. No details about the specific nature of Costa's provocation were provided.
