Paulo Costa knocks out Azamat Murzakanov in third round at UFC 327

Paulo Costa secured a third-round knockout victory over Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 in his light heavyweight debut. The fight saw Murzakanov employ what was described as a one-dimensional tactical approach throughout the bout, while Costa executed an excellent game plan. The Brazilian middleweight moving up in weight was able to capitalize on Murzakanov's predictable offensive patterns to secure the knockout finish. The victory marks Costa's successful transition to the 205-pound division against a ranked opponent. Murzakanov had never been knocked out in his career prior to this defeat.