Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. Costa has become unpopular among his own countrymen due to controversial statements about Brazil's culture and political decisions. Brazilian fans are writing messages to Murzakanov promising to build him a statue if he knocks out Costa, calling him a national hero on par with Ronaldinho and Neymar, and creating images of him wearing Brazil's national team jersey. The unusual situation sees a foreign fighter receiving massive support from fans in his opponent's home country.
