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Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov over their own countryman Paulo Costa ahead of their upcoming fight. The unusual situation stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions, which have alienated him from his home fanbase. Brazilian fans are leaving comments on Murzakanov's social media promising to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa, declaring Brazil supports him, and saying he'll become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar if victorious. Fans are also posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into Brazilian national team jerseys, demonstrating the extraordinary reversal of typical national loyalty.
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