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In an unusual turn of events, Brazilian MMA fans are strongly supporting Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa. Costa has faced significant backlash from his own countrymen due to controversial statements he has made about Brazil's culture and political decisions. Brazilian fans are flooding Murzakanov's social media with messages of support, including promises to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa and declarations that he would become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been posting images of Murzakanov photoshopped into Brazilian national team jerseys, highlighting the depth of their support for the Russian fighter.
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