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Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. The support appears driven by Brazilian fans' discontent with Costa due to his controversial statements about the country, culture, and political decisions. Brazilian fans are leaving comments on Murzakanov's social media promising to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa, declaring that Brazil supports him, and saying he would become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been mass-posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into Brazilian national team uniforms. The unusual situation highlights the extent of Costa's unpopularity among his own countrymen.
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