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Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. The unusual situation stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions, which have alienated him from his own countrymen. Brazilian fans are leaving comments on Murzakanov's social media promising to build him a statue if he knocks out Costa, calling him a national hero on par with football legends like Ronaldinho and Ronaldo, and even photoshopping images of Murzakanov in Brazil's national team jersey. The level of support from Brazilian fans for a foreign fighter against one of their own is described as truly crazy and unprecedented.
AgentMMA.com
