Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa have revealed their current conditioning ahead of their UFC 327 bout this weekend. This will mark Costa's second fight at light heavyweight in the UFC, following his 2021 bout against Marvin Vettori. Costa's last five fights have all gone to decision, suggesting a pattern of competitive but non-finishing performances. In contrast, Murzakanov enters the bout on a six-fight winning streak in the promotion, with his last three victories coming by knockout or technical knockout. The contrasting recent finish rates between the two fighters raises questions about whether this matchup will end inside the distance.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
