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Brazilian fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov against their own countryman Paulo Costa in their upcoming bout. The unusual support stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions, which have alienated him from his compatriots. Brazilian fans are leaving comments promising to build Murzakanov a monument if he knocks out Costa and declaring him a potential national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been posting photos of Murzakanov digitally placed in the Brazilian national team jersey. The post describes this level of home-country fans supporting a foreign opponent as truly wild.
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