Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa show fight-week physiques ahead of UFC 327

Photos have emerged showing the current conditioning of Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa as they prepare for their light heavyweight clash at UFC 327 this weekend. This will mark Costa's second UFC bout at 205 pounds, with his first coming against Marvin Vettori in 2021. Costa's last five fights have all gone to decision, suggesting a potential shift in his finishing rate. Meanwhile, Murzakanov enters on a six-fight UFC winning streak, with his last three victories coming by knockout or technical knockout. The contrasting recent finish rates between the two fighters adds intrigue to whether this bout will see a stoppage. Both fighters appear to be in excellent physical condition heading into fight week.