Azamat Murzakanov says Costa win brings him closer to title shot

Azamat Murzakanov has stated that defeating Paulo Costa will put him significantly closer to a title fight in the light heavyweight division. Murzakanov views this matchup as a major opportunity despite Costa making his divisional debut at 205 pounds. The Russian fighter believes a victory over the former middleweight title challenger will elevate his standing in the rankings. Costa is moving up in weight after campaigning at middleweight throughout his UFC career.