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Bo Nickal Withdraws from Match Amid Romero's Weight Issues

1/20/2026

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Bo Nickal (UFC middleweight) withdrew from Real American Freestyle 5, declining the match after Yoel Romero missed weight by seven pounds.
Kenny Florian (UFC legend) expressed uncertainty about Nickal's motivations after the withdrawal.
Florian noted that losing to an accomplished wrestler like Romero would not be shameful.
Nickal aims to return to the Octagon later this year, with a pro record of 8-1-0.

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Bo Nickal (UFC middleweight) withdrew from Real American Freestyle 5, declining the match after Yoel Romero missed weight by seven pounds.
Kenny Florian (UFC legend) expressed uncertainty about Nickal's motivations after the withdrawal.
Florian noted that losing to an accomplished wrestler like Romero would not be shameful.
Nickal aims to return to the Octagon later this year, with a pro record of 8-1-0.