Murzakanov-Costa bout called most important fight for both careers

The upcoming fight between Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa is being described as the most important bout in both fighters' careers. For Murzakanov, defeating Costa represents a ticket to the upper echelon both athletically and in terms of media exposure. For Costa, the fight against Murzakanov offers a chance to show the UFC he still has competitive fire beyond constant losses and social media memes. The analysis predicts that the "fat guy" will run over the "bodybuilder" in a kickboxing battle. An early finish is considered a real possibility in this matchup between the two middleweights.