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In an unusual turn, Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against Brazilian Paulo Costa. The support stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions, which have alienated him from his home fanbase. Brazilian fans are flooding Murzakanov's social media with messages like "We will build you a monument in Brazil if you knock out Costa" and "If you knock out Costa, you'll become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar." Many have also posted photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into Brazil's national team jersey, demonstrating the depth of their opposition to Costa.
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