Paulo Costa mocks fallen opponent Azamat Murzakanov
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Paulo
Costa isn’t above kicking a man when he is down, albeit in good
humor.
Costa (16-4) took on Azamat Murzakanov (16-1) in a light heavyweight clash at UFC 327 earlier this month. Costa was a sizable underdog going into the fight against the previously undefeated Russian finisher. However, “Borrachinha” showed why he is perennially a top contender as he never let Murzakanov get his game going. Costa pieced Murzakanov apart before finishing him with a head kick and a few follow-up shots in the third round.
Costa recently took a dig at Murzakanov over his comments in the lead up to their fight.
“April 11 Paulo Costa is dead,” Murzakanov wrote on X ahead of UFC 327. “I will get justice for all of Brazil.”
However, there had been radio silence from Murzakanov on social media since Costa handed him his first professional loss. Costa couldn’t help taking a dig at Murzakanov’s absence from social media.
“Hi bro, how are you? You've been so quiet lately,” Costa wrote. “He was so active here, something must have happened.”
Costa has only lost to elite opponents in the UFC and shown consistent development in his game over time. Coming off two upset wins, the Brazilian is now open to competing at both middleweight and light heavyweight, as long as the matchup is exciting.
Costa (16-4) took on Azamat Murzakanov (16-1) in a light heavyweight clash at UFC 327 earlier this month. Costa was a sizable underdog going into the fight against the previously undefeated Russian finisher. However, “Borrachinha” showed why he is perennially a top contender as he never let Murzakanov get his game going. Costa pieced Murzakanov apart before finishing him with a head kick and a few follow-up shots in the third round.
Costa recently took a dig at Murzakanov over his comments in the lead up to their fight.
“April 11 Paulo Costa is dead,” Murzakanov wrote on X ahead of UFC 327. “I will get justice for all of Brazil.”
Nothing But Crickets
However, there had been radio silence from Murzakanov on social media since Costa handed him his first professional loss. Costa couldn’t help taking a dig at Murzakanov’s absence from social media.
“Hi bro, how are you? You've been so quiet lately,” Costa wrote. “He was so active here, something must have happened.”
Hi bro , how are u? You've been quiet lately.
Oi Cara , como você está? Você tem estado tão quieto ultimamente. https://t.co/6fKXFyPw5B— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) April 18, 2026
Ele era tão ativo aqui, deve ter acontecido alguma coisa— Paulo Costa (@BorrachinhaMMA) April 18, 2026
Costa has only lost to elite opponents in the UFC and shown consistent development in his game over time. Coming off two upset wins, the Brazilian is now open to competing at both middleweight and light heavyweight, as long as the matchup is exciting.
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