Costa attempts to provoke Murzakanov at UFC 327 weigh-ins

Paulo Costa attempted to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during their face-off, but Murzakanov only smiled in response. The encounter occurred at the UFC 327 weigh-ins ahead of their scheduled fight this weekend. Costa's efforts to get under his opponent's skin appeared unsuccessful as Murzakanov remained calm and composed. The Russian fighter's relaxed demeanor contrasted with Costa's more aggressive approach. This pre-fight interaction suggests different mental strategies from the two middleweights heading into their bout.