Costa knocks out Murzakanov in third round at UFC 327

Paulo Costa defeated Azamat Murzakanov by knockout in the third round at UFC 327. Costa landed a high kick to secure the finish. The Russian commentator criticized Murzakanov's one-dimensional approach, noting he relied too heavily on the same punching combinations and threw only one leg kick in three rounds. Costa's tactical approach was praised as excellent throughout the fight. The victory marks Costa's second consecutive win and moves him into the light heavyweight top ten rankings. Murzakanov suffers his first career loss, with his UFC record now standing at 6-1.