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“I believe I have some kind of genetics that help me and I love to train and work out.”
Israel Adesanya has repeatedly accused UFC 253 opponent Paulo Costa of using performance-enhancing drugs (PEDS) in the leadup to their highly anticipated middleweight title bout on Saturday, and ‘Borrachinha’ has finally issued a response.
As one of the most well-built and imposing fighters on the UFC roster, Costa says his chiselled physique is the result of good training, healthy eating and good genetics.
“You know ,it is a joke to me,” Costa, who has never failed a drug test, said of Adesanya’s accusations, per TSN’s Aaron Bronsteter. “It is all that he has to say about me. I have a great team by my side, the best of the best. I have good doctors, good trainers, good condition, and physical trainers. I have a bunch of very, very high-quality people around me,” “And, I believe I have some kind of genetics that help me and I love to train and work out. When you put all these ingredients and mix them, you have a great result. That is why.”
Costa (13-0 MMA, 5-0 UFC) will challenge Adesanya (19-0 MMA, 8-0 UFC) for the middleweight title in the UFC 253 main event on Sept. 27 at Yas Island in Abu Dhabi.
