Aaron Pico, formerly a prominent figure in Bellator, now faces the challenge of replicating his success in the UFC.
The 28-year-old featherweight confirmed his move to the UFC this Monday, sparking discussions about his debut date and first opponent. Pico joins the UFC with significant buzz, boasting a 13-4 record in Bellator, highlighted by impressive knockout victories.
Pico has been under the spotlight since the beginning of his career. Debuting professionally at 20, he was touted as a top prospect but experienced an early setback with a loss to Zach Freeman. Subsequently, he achieved victory in 12 of his next 16 bouts, recently securing first-round finishes against experienced fighters Henry Corrales and Pedro Carvalho.
After competing once in the PFL after their acquisition of Bellator in November 2023, Pico is now set to compete in the UFC`s competitive featherweight division.
Fan reactions to this high-profile signing are varied, with some predicting even greater achievements for Pico, while others express concerns about the pressures of the UFC octagon.
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