Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa completed their final staredown before their bout at UFC 327 in Miami. The fight is part of the co-main event lineup taking place this weekend. The faceoff took place during the ceremonial weigh-in procedures. Both fighters are preparing for what is expected to be a significant contest on the card. The event will be held in Miami with the main card beginning at 04:00 Moscow time.
Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa locked eyes at the ceremonial weigh-in staredown ahead of their co-main event clash at UFC 327 in Miami, scheduled for April 11.
Murzakanov, known as "The Professional," enters the fight with a record of 16-1-0 and sits ranked 12th in the light heavyweight division. The 37-year-old Russian southpaw trains out of K Dojo Warrior Tribe and stands five-foot-ten with a 71-inch reach. He lands 4.7 significant strikes per minute at a 57 percent accuracy rate and adds a modest grappling threat with 0.55 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Costa, nicknamed "The Eraser," is a 35-year-old Brazilian middleweight ranked 13th in his division, carrying a 16-4-0 record. Fighting out of Team Borracha in an orthodox stance, he stands six-foot-one with a 72-inch reach. Costa is one of the more prolific strikers in the UFC, averaging 6.26 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy, making him a dangerous opponent on the feet.
Why it matters
- Murzakanov competes at light heavyweight while Costa is a middleweight, adding an unusual cross-divisional dimension to the matchup
- A strong performance could move either fighter up the rankings ladder heading into the second half of 2026
- Both men bring high striking accuracy above 57 percent, pointing toward an explosive exchange-heavy contest
- The co-main event slot on a numbered UFC card raises the profile stakes for both fighters significantly
Saturday, April 11, 2026
