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UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero

UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero

Representation Score

1.5/10

Minimal

2020

Runtime

220 minutes

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UFC 248 highlights a diverse roster of international athletes, reflecting a broad ethnic spectrum. However, the event is defined by a strict adherence to traditional masculine hierarchies and physical dominance. Since it is a live sporting broadcast, it lacks character-driven narratives or the subversion of social norms. Ultimately, while the competition showcases a multi-ethnic landscape, it remains focused on peak physical performance and commercialized sporting structures.

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Category Breakdown

Does UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The broadcast does not include any scripted stories involving LGBTQ+ characters or those who identify outside the gender assigned at birth. The focus is solely on physical performance and competition.

How does UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero portray gender?

Minimal

The event follows traditional masculine hierarchies centered around male competitors. There is no challenge to traditional gender roles in this broadcast.

How racially and ethnically diverse is UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero?

Good

The athlete roster shows high ethnic diversity with international participants. The main fight features athletes with Nigerian-New Zealander and Cuban backgrounds.

How does UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero represent religion and culture?

Limited

The broadcast operates within a framework of Western commercialism and hyper-capitalism. It upholds traditional structures of meritocracy without questioning Western institutions.

Does UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no visible or hidden disability representation in the bouts. The event focuses exclusively on showcasing peak physical ability.

Present on Screen

  • The broadcast features a highly diverse roster of international athletes.
  • The main fight effectively showcases a global, multi-ethnic landscape of professional combat.

Limited or Absent

  • The broadcast lacks gender diversity, focusing almost exclusively on traditional masculine hierarchies.
  • There is no representation of neurodivergence or physical impairment within the competitive bouts.
  • The event lacks scripted narratives that could address LGBTQ+ identities or social critiques.

Official Synopsis

UFC 248: Adesanya vs. Romero was a mixed martial arts event produced by the Ultimate Fighting Championship that took place on March 7, 2020 at the T-Mobile Arena in Paradise, Nevada. A UFC Middleweight Championship bout between the current champion Israel Adesanya and former interim title challenger (as well as 2000 Olympic silver medalist and former world champion in freestyle wrestling) Yoel Romero headlined the event.

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