Paulo Costa tried to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during a pre-fight interaction, but Murzakanov only smiled in response. The exchange occurred ahead of their scheduled bout this upcoming weekend. Costa appeared to be engaging in psychological warfare, but the Russian fighter remained calm and unfazed by the Brazilian's attempts at intimidation. Murzakanov's composed reaction suggests confidence heading into the matchup. The fight represents an important contest in the light heavyweight division for both competitors.
