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In a highly unusual turn of events, Brazilian fans are strongly and openly supporting Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his bout against Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. The overwhelming majority of Costa's own countrymen are rooting against him due to his controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions. Brazilian fans have flooded Murzakanov's social media with messages of support, including promises to erect a monument in his honor if he knocks out Costa, declaring that Brazil is behind him, and claiming he would become a national hero on par with Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into the Brazilian national team jersey.
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