Paulo Costa tried to provoke his upcoming opponent Azamat Murzakanov during pre-fight activities, but Murzakanov responded only with smiles. The attempted mind games by Costa appeared to have little effect on the Russian fighter, who remained composed and relaxed. The two are scheduled to face each other this weekend at UFC 327. Costa's provocation tactics are part of his typical pre-fight behavior, but Murzakanov's calm demeanor suggests he is unfazed by the Brazilian's antics. The interaction highlights the contrasting approaches both fighters are taking into their important light heavyweight matchup.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
