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Brazilian fans are massively supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa, creating an unusual dynamic. Costa is being heavily criticized by his own countrymen due to controversial statements he has made about Brazil's culture, country, and political decisions. Brazilian fans have been flooding Murzakanov's comments with messages of support, including promises to build him a statue in Brazil if he knocks out Costa and declarations that he would become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have also been posting photos of Murzakanov in Brazilian national team uniforms. The level of domestic opposition Costa faces from Brazilian fans is described as truly remarkable.
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