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Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov over their own countryman Paulo Costa in their upcoming bout. Brazilian fans have been flooding Murzakanov's social media with messages of support, including promises to build him a statue if he knocks out Costa, and declarations that he will become a national hero on par with Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. The hostility toward Costa stems from controversial statements he has made about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions. Fans have even been posting photoshopped images of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey.
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