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Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov over their countryman Paulo Costa in their upcoming bout. The support stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions, which have alienated him from his own fanbase. Brazilian fans are leaving comments promising to build Murzakanov a statue if he knocks out Costa and declaring him a potential national hero alongside football legends. They are also mass-posting photos of Murzakanov in Brazilian national team colors. The situation represents an unusual case of fans turning against their own countryman in favor of a foreign opponent.
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