UFC 327 video: Paulo Costa scores head kick knockout to end Azamat Murzakanov’s undefeated run
Paulo Costa put on a vintage performance to win his return to light heavyweight on Saturday
MIAMI, FLORIDA - APRIL 11: Paulo Costa of Brazil kicks Azamat Murzakanov of Russia in a light heavyweight fight during the UFC 327 event at Kaseya Center on April 11, 2026 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Ed Mulholland/Zuffa LLC) Paulo Costa put on a vintage performance to take out Azamat Murzakanov in his stunning return to the light heavyweight division at UFC 327. Without cutting the extra weight to compete at 185 pounds, Costa still looked huge on Saturday and he showcased tremendous striking acumen to hurt Murzakanov several times during the fight.
Costa delivered the finishing blow after he unleashed a huge head kick that blasted the Russian and he just laid down on the ground as the referee stopped the fight at 1:23 into the third round. PAULO COSTA FINISHES AZAMAT!! 📺 @paramountplus pic.
twitter. com/mtiOIsiuOX — UFC on Paramount+ (@UFConParamount) April 12, 2026 “This is unbelievably good,” Costa said after his win. “Put some respect on my name!
Look, I’m part of one of the best companies in the world. Look who is there, President Donald Trump and fighting in front of a great leader like this is an honor. “I asked Mick Maynard for this fight … he said yes, I’m going to try and the next day he said ‘Paulo, we got it.