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Brazilian MMA fans are showing unprecedented support for Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. The unusual dynamic stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions, which have turned many of his countrymen against him. Brazilian fans have flooded Murzakanov's social media with messages of support, including promises to erect a statue in his honor if he knocks out Costa and declarations that he would become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been posting images of Murzakanov photoshopped into the Brazilian national football team uniform, demonstrating the extent of their backing for the non-Brazilian fighter.
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