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Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly backing Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa. The unusual support is driven by Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions, which have alienated him from his own countrymen. Brazilian fans are commenting on Murzakanov's posts with messages like promising to build him a statue in Brazil if he knocks out Costa, declaring Brazil is with him, and saying he would become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans are also mass-posting photos of Murzakanov in Brazilian national team jerseys.
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