Brazilian MMA fans are heavily backing Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming bout against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa, primarily due to Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions. Brazilian supporters are flooding Murzakanov's social media with messages of encouragement, with some promising to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa. Comments include statements like "Brazil is with you" and promises that he would become a national hero on par with Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar if he defeats Costa. Fans have even been posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into Brazilian national team jerseys, showing the extent of their support for the Russian fighter over their own countryman.
