Costa attempts to provoke Murzakanov during UFC 327 faceoff

Paulo Costa tried to provoke Azamat Murzakanov during their pre-fight faceoff, but the Russian fighter responded only with a smile. The incident occurred ahead of their UFC 327 bout scheduled for this weekend. Costa is known for his attempts at psychological warfare before fights, while Murzakanov appeared unbothered by the tactics. The calm response from Murzakanov suggests confidence heading into what will be a significant matchup for both fighters. Details about the specific nature of Costa's provocations were limited in the post.