Azamat Murzakanov favored over Paulo Costa in preview analysis

A fight preview positions the Azamat Murzakanov versus Paulo Costa bout as the most important of both fighters' careers. For Murzakanov, a win over Costa represents a ticket to the upper echelon both athletically and in terms of media profile. For Costa, defeating Murzakanov would show the UFC he still has competitive fire beyond social media memes. The analyst predicts Murzakanov will dominate Costa in a kickboxing exchange and wouldn't be surprised by a finish. The odds are listed at 1.5 to 2.5, suggesting Murzakanov is the favorite.