Azamat Murzakanov says Costa win would move him closer to title shot

Azamat Murzakanov has stated that a victory over Paulo Costa would position him closer to a light heavyweight title fight, despite this being Costa's debut in the division. Murzakanov is clearly viewing this matchup as a significant opportunity to advance his standing in the 205-pound rankings. The post includes a poll asking fans whether they believe the win would truly put him one step from a title shot or if it wouldn't carry much significance. Costa is moving up from middleweight to light heavyweight for this bout. No specific event or date was mentioned in the announcement.