Paulo Costa attempts to provoke Azamat Murzakanov, who only smiles in return

Paulo Costa tried to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during their pre-fight interaction, but Murzakanov responded only with smiles. The exchange suggests Costa is attempting to get under his opponent's skin ahead of their UFC 327 bout. Murzakanov's calm reaction indicates he is not taking the bait from Costa's mind games. The fight between the two middleweights is scheduled for this weekend at UFC 327. This type of pre-fight confrontation is common as fighters try to gain psychological advantages.