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Azamat Murzakanov is receiving overwhelming support from Brazilian fans ahead of his fight with Paulo Costa, despite Costa being Brazilian himself. Brazilian fans are turning on Costa due to his controversial statements about the country, its culture, and political decisions. Social media comments promise Murzakanov a monument in Brazil if he knocks out Costa, with fans declaring he would become a national hero on par with Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Many Brazilians are posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into the Brazilian national soccer team uniform. The post highlights the unusual dynamic of a foreign fighter being heavily backed by locals against one of their own countrymen.
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