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Brazilian fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov despite him fighting Brazilian Paulo Costa. Costa has drawn criticism from his own countrymen due to controversial statements about Brazil's culture and political decisions. Brazilian fans are writing supportive comments to Murzakanov, including promises to build him a statue if he knocks out Costa and declarations that he would become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans are also mass-posting photos of Murzakanov photoshopped into Brazilian national team jerseys. The unusual dynamic shows just how unpopular Costa has become in his home country.
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