Daniel Cormier gave high marks to Paulo Costa for his showing against Azamat Murzakanov. Costa secured his first stoppage victory since 2018 when he defeated Uriah Hall. The win also marked the first time Costa has been on a winning streak of two or more fights since 2019. Cormier's praise highlighted Costa's return to finishing form after years of decisions. The performance represents a significant career turnaround for the Brazilian middleweight moving up to light heavyweight.
