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Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa. Costa has been heavily criticized by his own countrymen due to controversial statements he has made about Brazil's culture and political decisions. Brazilian fans are posting comments promising to build Murzakanov a monument if he knocks out Costa and declaring him a national hero alongside figures like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been posting images of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey. The level of support from Brazilian fans for Murzakanov against their own countryman is described as truly insane and unprecedented.
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