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UFC 198: Cris Cyborg, 'Fighter to Watch' tonight in Curitiba

Outside of Ronda Rousey’s groundbreaking entrance into the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) back in 2013, there may not be a more anticipated promotional debut than Cristiane Justino’s UFC 198 bout with Leslie Smith later tonight (Sat., May 14, 2016) live on pay-per-view (PPV) from the Arena da Baixada in Curitiba, Brazil.

As the biggest name in women’s mixed martial arts (WMMA) not currently competing in the UFC, "Cyborg" has a prime opportunity to prove she’s worth the while, and wait. Remember, the Brazilian knockout artist has been dying to get her hands on some of the promotion’s biggest female draws, while taking care of business as the Invicta FC Featherweight champ.