Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa show current physiques ahead of UFC 327

Photos have emerged showing the current conditioning of Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa ahead of their scheduled bout at UFC 327 this weekend. This will mark Costa's second fight at light heavyweight in the UFC, his first being against Marvin Vettori in 2021. Costa's last five fights have all gone to decision. Meanwhile, Murzakanov enters on a six-fight winning streak in the promotion, with his last three victories coming by knockout or technical knockout. The contrasting recent finishing rates between the two fighters raises questions about whether this bout will end inside the distance.