Paulo Costa attempted to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during their face-off ahead of UFC 327, but Murzakanov appeared unfazed and responded only with smiles. The interaction suggests Costa was employing psychological tactics to get under his opponent's skin before their scheduled bout this weekend. Murzakanov's calm and smiling response indicates he was not drawn into any confrontation or mind games. The face-off is part of the traditional pre-fight promotional activities leading up to UFC 327. The contrasting approaches between Costa's aggression and Murzakanov's composure provide an interesting dynamic heading into the fight.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
