Azamat Murzakanov faces Paulo Costa in career-defining bout at UFC 327

Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa will meet in what is being described as the biggest fight of both men's careers at UFC 327. For Murzakanov, defeating Costa represents a ticket to the upper echelon both athletically and in terms of media profile. For Costa, beating Murzakanov offers a chance to prove to the UFC that he still has competitive fire beyond his social media presence. The betting odds favor Murzakanov at 1.5 to 2.5. The analyst predicts Murzakanov will dominate Costa in a kickboxing battle and would not be surprised by a finish.