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In an unusual turn of events, Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa. The support stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil's culture, politics, and national issues, which have alienated him from his own countrymen. Brazilian fans are flooding Murzakanov's social media with messages promising to erect a monument in his honor if he knocks out Costa, declaring him a national hero alongside football legends like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Many fans are also posting photoshopped images of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey, treating him as an honorary representative of their country.
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