Paulo Costa's team released video showing him struggling significantly to reach 93 kilograms for his upcoming bout. This represents a major jump from the 84 kg middleweight division where he previously competed. Costa also changed his stance on Russian fighters, stating he hates them and that Murzakanov will be the second consecutive Russian on his record, with Khamzat Chimaev potentially being third. In other UFC 327 news, Johnny Walker surprised Jiri Prochazka with a gift related to his daughter's upcoming birth. Jon Jones claimed he has hung up his gloves and is now only a businessman. Merab Dvalishvili plans to fight twice more this year despite a broken nose, and both Carlos Ulberg and Prochazka stood out at the ceremonial weigh-ins.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
