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Brazilian MMA fans are showing overwhelming support for Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa. The unusual phenomenon sees Costa's own countrymen backing his opponent due to Costa's controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions. Brazilian fans are leaving comments promising to erect a monument to Murzakanov if he knocks out Costa and declaring he would become a national hero on par with Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans are also posting photos of Murzakanov digitally placed in Brazilian national team uniforms. The level of domestic backlash against Costa has created a rare situation where a Brazilian fighter faces hostile support from his home country.
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