Brazilian fans are showing overwhelming support for Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against their own countryman Paulo Costa. Costa has become unpopular in Brazil due to controversial statements about the country, its culture, and political decisions. Brazilian commenters are telling Murzakanov they will build him a monument if he knocks out Costa, and that he will become a national hero alongside football legends like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans are also mass-posting photos of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey.
