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Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against Brazilian Paulo Costa, creating an unusual dynamic. Brazilian fans are actively criticizing Costa due to his controversial statements about the country, its culture, and political decisions. Supporters have flooded Murzakanov's social media with messages promising to erect a statue in Brazil if he knocks out Costa and declaring he would become a national hero alongside legends like Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been posting photos of Murzakanov wearing Brazil's national team jersey, demonstrating their strong support for the Russian fighter over their own countryman.
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