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

Current photos show the physical condition of both Azamat Murzakanov and Paulo Costa as they prepare for their UFC 327 matchup this weekend. This will mark Costa's second fight at light heavyweight in the UFC, following his 2021 bout against Marvin Vettori. The Brazilian's last five fights have all gone to decision, indicating a recent pattern of full-distance contests. Meanwhile, Murzakanov enters the bout on a six-fight winning streak within the UFC promotion. Three of Murzakanov's last victories came by way of knockout or technical knockout, demonstrating his finishing ability. The contrasting recent finish rates between the two fighters raises questions about whether this bout will end inside the distance.