Get ready for an exciting chapter in the career of Brazilian UFC middleweight fighter, Paulo Costa! The Octagon's next big thing is on the move, and his journey is about to get even more intriguing.
Despite not having a confirmed fight lined up, Costa is gearing up for battle. He recently put a 2024 losing streak behind him with a decisive win over Roman Kopylov, and now he's eager to keep the momentum going. With multiple callouts and an active social media presence, Costa is ready to take on all comers, but the promotion has yet to announce his next opponent.
"Borrachinha" (Costa's nickname) is not one to rest on his laurels. He's already started preparing for his return to the Octagon with the help of renowned physical trainer Andre Benkei. Benkei, a former coach at American Top Team and Blackzilians, has worked with numerous athletes and is particularly impressed by Costa's physical potential. In an interview with Sherdog, Benkei gushed about Costa's impressive aerobic capacity, stating, "Nature definitely endowed this guy with incredible abilities."
But here's where it gets controversial... Costa is training hard, but he doesn't have a dance partner yet! He's planning his training regimen without a specific fight date in mind. After a week in Rio de Janeiro, where he trained with Brazilian Top Team and multiple-time Shooto champion Alexandre Nogueira, Costa needs some recovery time. He'll spend a week with his family in Minas Gerais before heading to Florida for his real training camp.
And this is the part most people miss... Costa's training camp will be located in Florida, and it's not just any ordinary camp. Benkei explained that his boss, a passionate MMA enthusiast, owns two UFC gyms in the area: one in Largo (25,000 sq. ft.) and another in Pinellas Park (22,400 sq. ft.). The facilities are top-notch, and they've hosted big names like Chael Sonnen, Matt Hughes, Rashad Evans, Colby Covington, and Dean Lister. The plan is to build an MMA team around Costa's camp, bringing in fighters from Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Brazil, and the U.S. It's an ambitious project that could shape the future of Costa's career.
So, what do you think? Is Costa making the right move by relocating to Florida? Will this training camp be a game-changer for his career? Let's discuss in the comments and share our thoughts on this intriguing development!
