UFC 248: Inside … UFC 248 - Adesanya vs. Romero Fight Card, Main Card, Main Event, Co-Main Event, Undercard Fights, Prelims Fights UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya puts his belt on the line opposite longtime contender Yoel Romero, whil strawweight champion Zhang Weili defends her belt against former 115-pound queen Joanna Jedrzejczyk. Get all the sports news you need, direct to your inbox. All Rights Reserved, This is a BETA experience. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC), EY & Citi On The Importance Of Resilience And Innovation, Impact 50: Investors Seeking Profit — And Pushing For Change. "I just heard that Emily is out of the fight with me today," Viana wrote on Twitter, which was later confirmed by ESPN. 7 months 1 week ago. Sat, Mar 7 / 10:00 PM EST Order on Fight pass. The bout was intended to be the feature bout on the UFC 248 Early Prelims on ESPN+. Just 24 hours later, however, she was transported to a local hospital to deal with the unspecified medical complications. A UFC 248 preliminary bout between Emily Whitmire and Polyana Viana has been scratched from Saturday night's fight card because of medical concerns. I’ve written about crime, technology, fitness, and entertainment for a variety of. In the final matchup of the prelims, Sean O’Malley earned himself a “Performance of the Night” bonus for his first-round knockout win over Jose Quinonez. In the only bout to go the distance Mark Madsen defeated Austin Hubbard by decision. In the main event, Israel Adesanya held onto his middleweight crown via unanimous decision, while in the co-headliner, Weili Zhang took a split decision over Joanna Jedrzejczyk. These days I mostly focus on MMA as a contributor to MMAjunkie and now Forbes. I hope she is alright and I wish from the bottom of my heart that she recovers from whatever it is that she is suffering from. The UFC 248 prelims had a good lead in, the college basketball game between UNC and Duke. Saturday’s UFC 248 prelims had the lowest ratings of the three, but the card still brought in 1.195 million viewers, which was better than all but two ESPN prelim cards in 2019. The UFC 248 card will now move forward with 11 bouts with the first prelim slated for 7 p.m. © 2020 Forbes Media LLC. Two title fights headlined Saturday’s UFC 248 fight card. ", https://twitter.com/Polyana_VianaDF/status/1236364698523594753?s=20. ET / 4 p.m. PT. 02:09. Middleweight Title Bout. In the opening contest of the ESPN prelims, Gerald Meerschaert submitted Deron Winn in the third round. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 07: Sean O'Malley is interviewed after his victory over Jose Quinonez in ... [+] their bantamweight fight during the UFC 248 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. 23:23. I am a freelance writer who has covered a wide variety of topics over the years. The UFC 248 card will now move forward with 11 bouts with the first prelim slated for 7 p.m. TRENDING > UFC 249 Staredown: Security keeps Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson apart. I’ve written about crime, technology, fitness, and entertainment for a variety of outlets. their bantamweight fight during the UFC 248 event at T-Mobile Arena on March 07, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Yahoo's Terms and Privacy Policy. 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After various cancellations, location headaches and lockdown dramas, UFC 249 is going ahead at the VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in … Whitmire struggled while cutting weight on Friday, stepping on the scale 1.5 pounds over the limit for her strawweight non-title bout with Viana. He made his first try. UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Live Results, Emily Whitmire was shaky on the scale at UFC 248 weigh-ins. Aaron Rodgers celebrates his TD with an iconic move, UFC 249 Staredown: Security keeps Khabib Nurmagomedov and Tony Ferguson apart. Jim Sheridan; May 3 2020, 10:34 ET; Updated: May 9 2020, 17:55 ET; THEY'RE billing this as one of the 'most stacked cards' in UFC history. I am a freelance writer who has covered a wide variety of topics over the years. Main Card. That basketball game was the only broadcast that was higher rated than the UFC event on Saturday. Tune in to MMAWeekly.com on Saturday, March 7, for full UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero Live Results from T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Mad Bets: Will the Seahawks cover -7 vs. Vikings? The event at the Accor Arena will begin at 11:30 a.m. You may opt-out by. Israel Adesanya ... Take a look at some of the top prospects fighting on UFC 248: Adesanya vs Romero. All three ESPN prelim cards of 2020 have drawn more than one million viewers. Details about UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero including fighter profiles, results, and analysis. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. "I also heard she had to be taken to the ER. 7 months 1 week ago. ET / 4 p.m. PT. UFC 249 full fight card: Prelims and main event info for show including Ferguson vs Gaethje and Cowboy vs Pettis. ET on CBS Sports Network and DAZN with Bellator 248, which features a four-fight card, headlined by the 175-pound contract weight bout between England’s Michael Page (17-1 MMA, 13-1 BMMA) and Scotland’s debuting former Cage Warriors welterweight champion Ross Houston (8-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA). 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At the time, she agreed to forfeit 20-percent of her fight purse to Viana to keep the fight intact. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC). Everything you need to know about sports betting starts here. The ESPN prelims for the event, which took place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, featured three finishes and one decision. Get the latest odds, analysis, and insights at Yahoo Sportsbook. The bout was intended to be the feature bout on the UFC 248 Early Prelims on ESPN+. All three ESPN prelim cards of 2020 have drawn more than one million viewers. Adesanya vs Romero: A Look Ahead to UFC 248 Buckle up for the wild middleweight main event on March 7 in Las Vegas. Most Rootable Storylines of the Division Series | The Bandwagon. Jaguars started kicker who never kicked a regular-season field goal at any level. Win Israel Adesanya.