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Brazilian MMA fans are heavily and openly supporting Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against Paulo Costa, who is also Brazilian. Costa faces backlash from his own countrymen due to controversial statements he has made about the country, its culture, and political decisions. Brazilian fans are leaving comments on Murzakanov's social media promising to build him a statue if he knocks out Costa, declaring Brazil supports him, and saying he will become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans are also mass-publishing photos of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey.
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