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Brazilian MMA fans are showing overwhelming support for Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his bout against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa. The unusual phenomenon stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions, which have turned many of his countrymen against him. Brazilian fans are leaving comments promising to build Murzakanov a monument if he knocks out Costa, declaring they stand with him, and saying he would become a national hero on par with Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans are also mass-posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into the Brazilian national team uniform.
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