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Brazilian fans are heavily supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa. Costa is being criticized by his own countrymen due to controversial statements he made about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions. Brazilian fans are leaving comments on Murzakanov's social media promising to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa and calling him a future national hero alongside football legends. Fans are also posting photos of Murzakanov wearing Brazil's national team jersey. The support represents an unusual situation where a Brazilian fighter's own fans are backing his foreign opponent.
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