Murzakanov vs Costa preview: biggest fight for both careers

The Murzakanov versus Costa fight at UFC 327 represents the most important bout in both fighters' careers. For Azamat Murzakanov, defeating Costa would be a ticket to the upper tier both athletically and in terms of media profile. For Paulo Costa, beating Murzakanov offers a chance to show UFC that he still has competitive drive beyond social media memes and perceived disappointments. The analyst predicts Murzakanov will defeat Costa in a kickboxing-style exchange and would not be surprised by an early finish. Betting odds are listed at 1.5 to 2.5.