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UFC 198 Embedded, Episode 4

Fellow co-main star Vitor Belfort announces his political aspirations during a live chat, homegrown athlete Cris Cyborg revels in her first UFC fight week experience, and Cyborg’s opponent Leslie Smith visits a botanical garden.

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Chris Palmquist
May 12, 2016 · 1 min read

On Episode 4 of UFC 198 Embedded, middleweight Jacare Souza makes the short trip to Curitiba from Rio on a mission. Fellow co-main star Vitor Belfort announces his political aspirations during a live chat, homegrown athlete Cris Cyborg revels in her first UFC fight week experience, and Cyborg’s opponent Leslie Smith visits a botanical garden. Brazilians, including heavyweight champion Fabricio Werdum, get a big boost from fans at open workouts, while title challenger Stipe Miocic receives a less-than-warm welcome. The fighters also begin their weight cut regimens, which range from handball practice to breathing exercises.

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UFC 198 Embedded is an all-access, behind-the-scenes video blog leading up to the heavyweight title fight at UFC 198: Werdum vs. Miocic, taking place Saturday, May 14 on Pay-Per-View.

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