Paulo Costa knocks out Azamat Murzakanov with head kick in third round

Paulo Costa defeated Azamat Murzakanov by knockout with a high kick in the third round at UFC 327. The finish marked Costa's second consecutive victory and earned him a position in the top ten of the light heavyweight division. For Murzakanov, this represents the first loss of his professional career, dropping his UFC record to 6-1. Costa successfully transitioned to light heavyweight and demonstrated his striking power at the higher weight class. The knockout came after three rounds of action between the two powerful strikers.