Paulo Costa defeated Azamat Murzakanov by third-round knockout at UFC 327 in what was described as a tactically one-sided fight. The analyst praised Costa's excellent game plan while criticizing Murzakanov's repetitive and predictable tactics throughout the bout. Costa was moving up in weight class for this fight, while Murzakanov had been ranked sixth in the light heavyweight division and had never been knocked out before. The stoppage was described as happening in a brutal manner, marking a significant victory for Costa at the higher weight class.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026





