Azamat Murzakanov VS Paulo Costa

Paulo Costa and Azamat Murzakanov engaged in a heavy-hitting battle that kept fans on the edge of their seats. The first two rounds were highly competitive; Murzakanov repeatedly exploded into the pocket with fast boxing combinations, while Costa worked punishing body kicks and heavy pressure to slow the Russian's movement. Entering the third round, Costa began to fully read Murzakanov's timing, establishing Octagon control. Just over a minute into the final frame, Costa feinted to drop Murzakanov's guard, then unleashed a thunderous head kick that landed flush. The strike immediately separated Murzakanov from his consciousness, prompting the referee to jump in and wave off the contest at 1:23 of Round 3.

Undefeated Murzakanov enters with perfect power‑knockout record, while Costa makes his light heavyweight debut after a successful middleweight run. It’s a test of a rising knockout artist against a seasoned striker moving up in weight.