Preview suggests Murzakanov favored over Costa in UFC 327 matchup

A fight preview for the Azamat Murzakanov versus Paulo Costa bout at UFC 327 characterizes it as the biggest fight in both fighters' careers. For Murzakanov, Costa represents a ticket to the upper echelon both athletically and in terms of media exposure. For Costa, Murzakanov is described as a chance to show UFC he still has the drive for something beyond endless losses and social media memes. The author predicts that "the fat guy will run over the bodybuilder" in a kickboxing-style battle, and would not be surprised by an early finish. The post positions this as a pivotal crossroads fight for both men's futures in the organization.