Brazilian fans are massively supporting Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against their own countryman Paulo Costa at UFC 313. Costa has drawn criticism from his fellow Brazilians due to controversial statements about the country, its culture, and political decisions. Brazilian fans are writing supportive messages to Murzakanov in comments, promising to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa and declaring he would become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into the Brazilian national team uniform, showing the unusual extent of their support for the foreign fighter.
