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Presidential candidate Ben Carson meets with Vitor Belfort before GOP debate

A day before the second GOP debate, Ben Carson turned to a "Phenom."

The Republican presidential candidate and former neurosurgeon met with UFC fighter Vitor Belfort and his team Tuesday. Carson tweeted a picture of the group together. The GOP debate is scheduled for Wednesday in Colorado.

A little pre-debate prep with former #UFC Light Heavyweight Champ @vitorbelfort and team. Great sparring partner! pic.twitter.com/IZJSAC1M3M

— Dr. Ben Carson (@RealBenCarson) October 27, 2015

Carson has won the Presidential Medal of Freedom twice as a neurosurgeon before retiring as a doctor in 2013.