Paulo Costa tried to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during their face-off ahead of UFC 327, but Murzakanov only smiled in response. The interaction suggests Costa attempted psychological tactics to unsettle his opponent, but Murzakanov appeared unfazed by the efforts. Their fight is scheduled to take place this weekend at UFC 327. The post does not provide specifics about what Costa said or did during the attempted provocation. Murzakanov's calm demeanor indicates he remains focused despite Costa's antics.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
