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 victory marks Costa's second consecutive win and moves him into the top ten of the light heavyweight division. Murzakanov suffers the first loss of his professional career and now holds a 6-1 record in the UFC. Costa's striking proved decisive after methodically working through the first two rounds. The finish was clean and definitive, showcasing Costa's dangerous striking at 205 pounds.