Tresean Gore and Bo Nickal’s eagerly awaited fight at UFC 290 has been postponed, disappointing fans. Chris Curtis has, nonetheless, given the replacement fighter, Val Woodburn, who will be making his debut, kudos in light of the cancellation. Woodburn’s talent and promise are acknowledged by Curtis, who also expresses his enthusiasm for the upcoming match.
While it’s sad that the original fight had to be called off, Curtis’ complimentary comments about Woodburn show that the MMA community values and supports athletes who jump in at the last minute. Now that Woodburn will demonstrate his abilities in the octagon, fans can anticipate the event becoming more intriguing.
Why did Tresean Gore withdraw from UFC 290?
Tresean Gore announced on Instagram that he would be unable to compete in the forthcoming fight because of a wrist injury. His scaphoid bone, a tiny bone found in the wrist, was the specific problem, he said in his announcement.
Gore was thinking about getting surgery to fix the issue because of how serious the damage was. Gore wanted to be transparent about his predicament and the cause of his decision to leave the fight, so he shared this information.
Tresean Gore released a statement on his Instagram about why he had to pull out of his fight with Bo Nickal this Saturday at UFC 290. Gore says he could be out 6 months to a year due to a torn Scafoid Ligament in one of his wrists #UFC290 pic.twitter.com/n5OWQXr6Ex
— Jason Hagholm (@JHagholm1) July 4, 2023
Wrist injuries can be a serious impediment to fighters’ ability to train and compete effectively. Gore’s choice to put his long-term health first and get the required treatment shows that he is dedicated to getting better and coming back to the octagon in top shape. His admirers responded to his news with sympathy and support.
Who is Val Woodburn making his debut at UFC 290?
Tresean Gore was replaced by Val Woodburn in the middleweight matchup involving the rising prospect Bo Nickal on July 8 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada, as part of International Fight Week.
Happy for my guy Val. Good friend and teammate. He deserves his shot. It's hard to double leg a fire hydrant, trust me I've tried and Val is coming to scrap. https://t.co/5DC7kLqGXm
— Chris Curtis The Action Man (@Actionman513) July 4, 2023
On August 29, Val Woodburn was scheduled to compete in Dana White’s Contender Series matchup against Marco Tulio but the recent twist in events now gives him the chance to make his UFC debut without having to go through the arduous contract procedure.
The native of Jamaica is Combat Night’s middleweight champion. ‘The Animal’ has an incredible 7-0 record after going undefeated since entering professional in 2020. Notably, Val Woodburn has five TKO wins to show off his striking skills.
Will the matchup between Val Woodburn and Bo Nickal prove to be exciting and who will end up winning it? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
