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Video: Paulo Costa shows off amazing shape for UFC 253, lands 23 kicks in 12 seconds

A recent training video of Paulo Costa has shown the phenomenal shape and power “Borrachinha” is in for his upcoming title fight at UFC 253.

Costa (13-0) is scheduled to take on current middleweight champion Israel Adesanya at UFC 253 in September. The undefeated Brazilian has gone 5-0 at 185-pounds since debuting in 2017, last winning a decision against Yoel Romero in August 2019.

Costa is seen in the video hitting pads in preparation for his upcoming fight against Adesanya. The Brazilian impressively lands 23 powerful kicks in just 12 seconds, and also shows off his fast hooks and uppercuts.