Paulo Costa attempts to provoke Azamat Murzakanov ahead of UFC 327 clash

Paulo Costa tried to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during a pre-fight interaction, but Murzakanov only smiled in response. The Russian fighter remained calm and unaffected by Costa's attempts at psychological warfare. The bout between the two middleweights is scheduled for this weekend at UFC 327. The post highlights the contrasting demeanors of the two fighters in the lead-up to their fight. No specific details about what Costa said or did to provoke Murzakanov are provided.