Azamat Murzakanov says Costa win could bring him close to title shot

Azamat Murzakanov has stated that a victory over Paulo Costa would bring him significantly closer to a title fight, despite Costa making his light heavyweight debut. The Russian fighter views this matchup as a major opportunity to advance in the division. Murzakanov believes beating a high-profile opponent like Costa, even in a new weight class, would elevate his standing in the UFC rankings. The fight represents a crucial step in his pursuit of championship contention. Fans are debating whether this win would genuinely position him for a title shot or if the significance is limited given Costa's inexperience at 205 pounds.