Emily Whitmire ’s UFC 248 experience just went from bad to worse. After missing weight for her scheduled strawweight matchup with Polyana Viana by 1.5 pounds on Friday, Whitmire’s struggles continued as she tried to get herself prepared for fight night. Whitmire (4-3 MMA, 2-2 UFC), however, couldn’t get back to 100 percent, and due to complications was hospitalized Saturday in Las Vegas. Her matchup with Viana (10-4 MMA, 1-3 UFC) has been canceled, MMA Junkie confirmed with a person close to the situation after Viana shared the news on Twitter . “ I just heard tha Emily is out of the fight with me today. I also heard she had to be taken to the ER
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Emily Whitmire hospitalized; UFC 248 fight with Polyana Viana canceled – MMA Junkie