Murzakanov and Costa showcase physiques ahead of UFC 327 clash

Current photos show the physical condition of Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa ahead of their UFC 327 bout this weekend. This will be 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. Meanwhile, Murzakanov enters the contest on a six-fight winning streak in the promotion, with his last three victories coming by knockout or technical knockout. The contrasting finish rates raise questions about whether this matchup will end inside the distance.