Preview: Murzakanov vs Costa labeled most important fight for both careers

A preview analysis characterizes the upcoming bout between Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa as the most significant fight in both fighters' careers. For Murzakanov, defeating Costa represents a ticket to the upper echelon both athletically and in terms of media profile. For Costa, victory over Murzakanov would demonstrate to the UFC that he still has competitive fire beyond endless losses and social media memes. The analyst predicts a kickboxing-style exchange where the "fat guy" (Murzakanov) will overwhelm the bodybuilder (Costa), with a potential finish not out of the question. The odds are listed at 1.5 for one fighter and 2.5 for the other. Readers are encouraged to place bets through BC Game for those with different predictions.