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Brazilian MMA fans are showing overwhelming support for Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. Costa faces significant backlash from his own countrymen due to controversial statements he has made about Brazil's culture, country, and political decisions. Brazilian fans are leaving comments on Murzakanov's social media promising to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa and calling him a national hero alongside Brazilian icons like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been posting photos of Murzakanov edited into the Brazilian national team uniform. The post highlights the unusual situation of a foreign fighter receiving more support from Brazilian fans than their own countryman.
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