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Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov over their own countryman Paulo Costa ahead of their upcoming fight. Brazilian fans are actively cheering for Murzakanov due to widespread criticism of Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, Brazilian culture, and political issues. Comments from Brazilian fans include promises to build Murzakanov a statue if he knocks out Costa and declarations that he would become a national hero alongside Brazilian soccer legends. Fans have even photoshopped images of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey. The situation highlights Costa's alienation from his home country's fanbase.
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