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Brazilian fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov against their own countryman Paulo Costa ahead of their scheduled fight. Costa has drawn significant criticism from Brazilian supporters due to controversial statements he made about the country, its culture, and political decisions. Comments from Brazilian fans to Murzakanov include promises to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa and declarations that victory would make him a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also mass-posted photos of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey. The unusual dynamic represents a rare instance of Brazilian fans actively rooting against one of their own fighters in favor of a foreign opponent.
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