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Brazilian fans are massively supporting Azamat Murzakanov in his upcoming fight against Brazilian fighter Paulo Costa, creating an unusual dynamic. Brazilian supporters are openly rooting against their own countryman Costa due to his controversial statements about Brazil, its culture, and political decisions. Social media comments from Brazilians to Murzakanov include promises to build him a monument if he knocks out Costa and declarations that he would become a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans have been posting photos of Murzakanov digitally placed in Brazilian national team uniforms. The level of Brazilian support for the non-Brazilian fighter has been described as truly remarkable and unprecedented.
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