Paulo Costa eyes showdown with Khamzat Chimaev with win at UFC 327

Paulo Costa said he is willing to face Khamzat Chimaev at either middleweight or light heavyweight, a position that frames his path into UFC 327 on April 11 in Miami. Costa meets undefeated Azamat Murzakanov at light heavyweight, and he believes a strong win could set up a middleweight title shot against Khamzat Chimaev. Chimaev captured the belt by defeating Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 319 and has hinted at moving up to face Alex Pereira, though Dana White prefers a defense first. With Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight title, Costa's options remain defined by April's result.