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Brazilian MMA fans are overwhelmingly supporting Azamat Murzakanov ahead of his fight against fellow Brazilian Paulo Costa. The unusual situation stems from Costa's controversial statements about Brazil's culture, country, and political decisions, which have alienated him from his home fanbase. Brazilian fans are leaving comments on Murzakanov's social media promising to erect a statue in his honor if he knocks out Costa and declaring him a national hero alongside Ronaldinho, Ronaldo, and Neymar. Fans are also posting photoshopped images of Murzakanov wearing the Brazilian national team jersey. The level of support from Brazilian fans for a foreign fighter against one of their own is described as truly remarkable.
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