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Brazilian MMA fans are showing overwhelming support for Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight with Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. The unusual support from Costa's own countrymen stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions. Brazilian fans have been leaving comments on Murzakanov's social media promising to build him a statue in Brazil if he knocks out Costa, declaring that Brazil is with him, and saying he would become a national hero on par with Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans are also mass-posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into the Brazilian national team uniform.
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