Light heavyweight Azamat Murzakanov has stated that defeating Paulo Costa would bring him closer to a title fight, despite Costa making his debut in the 205-pound division. Murzakanov expressed confidence that the victory would be significant for his championship aspirations. The Russian fighter appears to view the bout as a high-stakes opportunity to advance his standing in the light heavyweight rankings. The post included a poll asking whether this win would put him one step away from a title shot or if the victory wouldn't mean much given Costa's divisional debut.
