Brazilian fans massively support Murzakanov over countryman Costa

Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight with fellow countryman Paulo Costa, a highly unusual occurrence. The support stems from widespread discontent with Costa's controversial statements about Brazil's culture, country, and political decisions. Brazilian fans are flooding Murzakanov's social media with messages of support, with some promising to erect a monument in his honor if he knocks out Costa and others declaring he would become a national hero on par with football legends like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans are even posting photoshopped images of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey, illustrating the depth of their backing for the Russian fighter over their own compatriot.