8-year-old girl known as ‘Mesa Mauler’ makes her mark in powerlifting, jiu-jitsu

PHOENIX – An 8-year-old Mesa girl is making a name for herself as a powerlifter and martial artist.

Arabella Costello broke state powerlifting records for squat and bench at a recent meet and is racking up medals at jiu-jitsu tournaments in Arizona and other states, picking up the nickname of “The Mesa Mauler” along the way.

Arabella, who weighs about 50 pounds, can’t decide which of the sports she likes best…

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