Paulo Costa attempts to provoke Azamat Murzakanov, met with only smiles

Paulo Costa tried to get under Azamat Murzakanov's skin with provocations, but the Russian fighter remained unfazed and responded only with smiles. The attempt at psychological warfare appeared ineffective as Murzakanov maintained his composure throughout the exchange. The interaction occurred in the lead-up to their upcoming fight this weekend. Costa's inability to rattle his opponent suggests Murzakanov is confident and mentally prepared for the matchup. The calm response from Murzakanov contrasts with Costa's more aggressive approach to pre-fight promotion.