UFC Fight Night 248: Yan vs Ricci - Date, Start time, Fight Card, Location

At UFC Fight Night 248 in Galaxy Arena, Macau, China, Xiaonan Yan from China will face Tabatha Ricci from Brazil in a strawweight bout. Both fighters aim to climb the ranks in their category.

Xiaonan Yan, training out of Team Alpha Male, enters with an 18-4 record and recently faced a defeat against Weili Zhang. On the other hand, Tabatha Ricci from Brazilian Thai comes off a victory against Angela Hill to bring her record to 11-2. This mixture of recent wins for Ricci and losses for Yan shapes the fight dynamics as both seek redemption or continuity at high stakes.

What time is Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci fight

Live coverage for the Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci main card will start at 03:00 AM EST on ESPN+, TNT Sports Box Office. Refer to the table below to find your local time.

UFC Fight Night 248 will take place at the Galaxy Arena in Macau, China on November 23, 2024. The event starts at 06:40 AM EST. This fight night features a series of bouts including the undercard match between Yan and Ricci in the Strawweight category. The main event will see Petr Yan face off against Deiveson Figueiredo.

Please note that the start time for each fight, including the main event, might vary depending on how long earlier fights last. This means that the ring walk times could be earlier or later than scheduled.

For viewers watching from different countries, check the start times listed in your local time zone to ensure you don't miss any fights.

Fighters Details

Xiaonan Yan will face Tabatha Ricci in a three-round clash at UFC Fight Night 248, without any titles on the line.

Xiaonan Yan

• Nationality: China
• Height: 165 cm
• Weight: 52.2 kg
• Total Fights: 22
• Record: 18 / 4 / 0

Yan, known as "Fury," holds a record of 18 wins and 4 losses. Her last fight was a unanimous decision loss to Weili Zhang, indicating strong competition faced recently. Given her opponent Ricci's less aggressive record of 11-2 with fewer knockouts, Yan might leverage her striking power, derived from eight career knockouts.

Tabatha Ricci

• Nationality: Brazil
• Height: 157 cm
• Weight: 52.2 kg
• Total Fights: 13
• Record: 11 / 2 / 0

Ricci, carrying the nickname "Baby Shark," last claimed victory over Angela Hill by unanimous decision. With only one knockout in 11 wins compared with Yan's more formidable knockout history, Ricci may need a strategic approach focused on technical grappling and defense to counter Yan’s aggressive style.

Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci Betting Odds

• Favorite: Xiaocan Feng : 1.2 (-400)
• Underdog: Tabatha Ricci : 2.6 (+165)

How and where to watch the Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci Fight

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Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci Fight Card

• Petr Yan vs Deiveson Figueiredo
• Xiaonan Yan vs Tabatha Ricci
• Kenan Song vs Muslim Salikhov
• Cong Wang vs Gabriella Fernandes
• Volkan Oezdemir vs Carlos Ulberg
• Mingyang Zhang vs Osman Diaz
• Jieleyisi Baergeng vs Su Young You
• Kierandip Singh Sahota vs Dong Hun Choi
• Ming Shi vs Xiaocan Feng
• Nyamjargal Tumendemberel vs Carlos Hernandez
• Lone'er Kavanagh vs Jose Ochoa
• Long Xiao vs Quang Le
• Maheshate Hayisaer vs Nikolas Motta