Paulo Costa was captured on video trying to provoke his upcoming opponent Azamat Murzakanov, but the Russian fighter responded only with smiles rather than engaging in the trash talk. The interaction appears to be part of the pre-fight promotion for their bout scheduled for this weekend at UFC 327. Costa, known for his psychological warfare tactics before fights, was unable to draw a hostile reaction from Murzakanov, who maintained his composure throughout the exchange. The light heavyweight matchup represents an important fight for both competitors in the division.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
