Costa attempts provocation at weigh-ins, Murzakanov only smiles

At the UFC 327 weigh-ins, Paulo Costa attempted to provoke opponent Azamat Murzakanov, but Murzakanov remained composed and simply smiled in response. The interaction suggests Costa was trying to get into his opponent's head ahead of their upcoming fight this weekend. Murzakanov's calm reaction indicates he was not rattled by Costa's attempts at psychological warfare. The weigh-in face-off is a traditional moment for fighters to engage in mental gamesmanship before their bout. The fight is scheduled for this weekend at UFC 327.