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a medical assistant had done all of the prelim work before the physician even walked into the examining room
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In December 2015, Edwards faced Kamaru Usman on the early prelims of a UFC on Fox card.
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Early Prelims Recap The early prelims saw all four fights go to the scorecards as the judges were kept busy during the first portion of the fight card.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
The prelims begin at 4 p.m. ET, and the main card starts at 7 p.m.
In the main event, No. 8 women’s strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern will seek to even the score with No. 9 contender Amanda Ribas.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
The event streams on ESPN+, with prelims starting at 9 a.m. ET and the main card at 12 noon ET.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025
Early Prelims Recap The early prelims saw all four fights go to the scorecards as the judges were kept busy during the first portion of the fight card.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
The prelims begin at 4 p.m. ET, and the main card starts at 7 p.m.
In the main event, No. 8 women’s strawweight contender Mackenzie Dern will seek to even the score with No. 9 contender Amanda Ribas.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 11 Jan. 2025
The event streams on ESPN+, with prelims starting at 9 a.m. ET and the main card at 12 noon ET.
—Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 29 Dec. 2024
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“Prelim.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prelim. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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