Paulo Costa knocked out Azamat Murzakanov with a high kick in the third round, handing the Russian fighter his first career defeat. Costa has now won two fights in a row and moves into the top 10 of the light heavyweight division. Murzakanov's record now stands at 6-1 in the UFC after previously being undefeated. The knockout came after Costa had been implementing an effective game plan throughout the fight. This represents a significant setback for Murzakanov's previously unblemished record.
