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After UFC 326 pullout, Paulo Costa meets Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327

January 14, 2026

Paulo Costa will move up to the light heavyweight division to face undefeated Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327 on April 11, 2026, in Miami. This matchup comes after Costa's recent withdrawal from UFC 326, where he was scheduled to fight Brunno Ferreira.

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Key Highlights

Paulo Costa is moving to the light heavyweight division for UFC 327.
Costa (15-4 MMA, 7-4 UFC) pulled out of UFC 326 against Brunno Ferreira.
He will face Azamat Murzakanov (16-0 MMA, 6-0 UFC), who is undefeated.
UFC 327 is set to take place on April 11, 2026, in Miami.
Murzakanov is coming off a successful 2025 with two first-round stoppages.

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After UFC 326 pullout, Paulo Costa meets Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327
Paulo Costa moves to 205, faces Azamat Murzakanov at UFC 327

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