Paulo Costa attempts to provoke Azamat Murzakanov at faceoff

Paulo Costa tried to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during their UFC 327 faceoff, but the Russian fighter responded only with smiles. The interaction took place during pre-fight ceremonial activities ahead of their bout this weekend. Murzakanov appeared unaffected by Costa's attempts at confrontation, maintaining composure throughout. The two middleweights will meet at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026 in Miami. Costa's tactics failed to elicit the reaction he may have been seeking.