BREAKING: Bo Nickal’s Opponent Withdraws From UFC 290

Bo Nickal is one of the hottest prospects in the UFC. Photo via Instagram (@nobickal1)

The main card for Saturday’s UFC 290 pay-per-view has taken a big hit as the fight between the rising star Bo Nickal and Tresean Gore is cancelled.

According to MMA journalist Ariel Helwani, Gore pulled out due to an undisclosed injury.

“Bo Nickal is need of a new opponent for this weekend’s UFC 290 card, sources say,” Helwani wrote. “His opponent Tresean Gore is out due to injury. UFC is working on keeping Nickal on the card, I’m told. Hoping to finalize a new bout today.”

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Bo Nickal fought once in the UFC

The fight against Gore was supposed to be Nickal’s second in the octagon.

In his promotional debut, in March 2023, the Amercian wrestler defeated Jamie Pickett via a first-round submission.

All in all the hyped 27-year-old has a pro MMA record of 4-0.

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