Less than a week remains for UFC 290, but problems are not ending for UFC president Dana White. It all began a few days ago, when Sean Brady pulled out of the PPV, due to a bad staph infection. Brady was going to face Jack Della Maddalena on 9th July 2023. Fans were hyped up to see this fight for a number of reasons.
Maddalena’s exceptional recent performances and his winning streak made him an excellent choice against the #8 UFC welterweight Sean Brady. But now, Maddalena faces UFC newcomer Josiah Harrell, who has a record of 7-0.
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If this was not enough, another match-up has perished because a fighter opted out due to injury. Bo Nickal, who impressed the world with his last performance, was going to face Tresean Gore at UFC 290. However, that fight seems canceled now.
Dana White needs a new opponent for Bo Nickal!
Recently, popular MMA reporter Ariel Helwani revealed this news on Twitter. According to him, Gore cannot fight at UFC 290 due to an undisclosed injury. Moreover, he also said that the UFC wants to keep Bo Nickal on the PPV card, and therefore the matchmakers are looking for a new opponent for him.
Bo Nickal is need of a new opponent for this weekend’s UFC 290 card, sources say.
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.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) July 4, 2023
Further, Helwani also hinted that the announcement of Nickal’s new opponent may be made today itself.
Fans react bitterly to the UFC 290 reshuffling
The news did not sit well with the fans, as they were excited to see this match-up. Both Nickal and Gore possess conflicting styles which would have given fans an entertaining and competitive battle.
Here are some of the fan reactions:
Some thought the fight was deliberately canceled.
They probably thought Bo was going to lose, so they asked Gore to step out. Sad.
— Milo of Croton (@tajikbay) July 4, 2023
Meanwhile, others demanded a better fight.
Give him someone actually good.
— Josh Neal (@JoshLNeal) July 4, 2023
Moreover, some even pointed out earlier canceled fights.
Isn’t this the third time this has happened? Might be Warranted
— Raymond BT🔥 (@Raymond__BT) July 4, 2023
It is evident that many fans wanted this fight.
fuck wanted to see this fight
— zero (@MacLifeChris) July 4, 2023
It was nothing less than a main event for some.
Damn. Hope they find a replacement. Only way I was buying this card is for Bo
— Paul (@Pish6969) July 4, 2023
Others made some interesting demands.
move Robbie Lawler’s retirement fight up to the main card. It’s only right.
— mateo 🇨🇴🇨🇦 (@bandsyyz) July 4, 2023
Meanwhile, some suggested interesting names as backup fighters.
Strickland would
— Kester (@DylanKester2) July 4, 2023
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Others thought that the UFC is going to make a mismatch in the fight.
Some lucky cab driver about to get paid $10k and a Venum coupon
— Joey Wonder (@siwwyboy) July 4, 2023
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What are your thoughts after learning about this last-minute cancellation? Drop your comments below.
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