Paulo Costa was filmed trying to provoke Azamat Murzakanov in a pre-fight interaction, but Murzakanov only smiled in response to Costa's attempts. The encounter demonstrates contrasting approaches to pre-fight mental warfare, with Costa being the aggressor and Murzakanov remaining calm and composed. The fight between the two is scheduled for this upcoming weekend. Details of what Costa specifically did or said to provoke Murzakanov are limited in the post, but the Russian fighter's relaxed reaction suggests he was unfazed by whatever tactics Costa employed.
