Brazilian fans rally behind Murzakanov against countryman Costa at UFC 327

Brazilian fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against Brazilian Paulo Costa. The unusual display of support from Brazilians against their own countryman stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions. Fans have posted comments promising to erect a monument to Murzakanov if he knocks out Costa and declaring he would become a national hero on par with Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Brazilian supporters are also massively sharing photoshopped images of Murzakanov wearing Brazil's national team uniform. The level of support for the foreign fighter over the Brazilian has been described as truly insane.