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Paulo Costa Had Surgery on Elbow Injury; Plans to Fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294

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UFC middleweight Paulo Costa revealed he underwent elbow surgery a little over a month out from his fight with Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 294 on Oct. 21.

Costa posted Monday on social media that he had procedure three weeks ago and showed the scarring on his elbow.

Paulo Costa ( Borrachinha ) @BorrachinhaMMA

How strong are u? U never really know until you get tested by fire ud83dudd25 of life. <br>I did surgery 3 weeks ago , 10 seams size . But I know how tough I'm and continues improving and overcoming myself. It doesn't stop me, still doing my things sparrings and everything.