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Aaron Pico plays name association game with top UFC featherweights (via @MMAjunkieGeorge, @thegoze)

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Aaron Pico is currently in an uncertain spot in his career due to issues with the PFL’s schedule. Pico has publicly requested a full release from the PFL so that he can continue his career elsewhere, particularly the UFC. Should he get his wish, Pico would likely find himself matched up against some of the top names in the division. The fellas at MMA Junkie Radio asked Pico to play a word association game to see how he would describe the UFC’s b…

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Aaron Pico implores Donn Davis to 'do what is right,' grant PFL release so he can join UFC (via @MMAJunkieGeorge and @thegoze)

After receiving empty promises for the past year, Aaron Pico doesn't trust Donn Davis and the PFL, and he wants to move on to the UFC.

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Aaron Pico responds to PFL co-founder Donn Davis: ‘I’m not fighting for the PFL, if I have to wait out a year … then I’ll do it’

Aaron Pico makes it clear that he’s not returning to the PFL and it requires him to sit out for another year to wait for the promotion’s matching rights to expire, then that’s exactly what he’s going to do.

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Bad News for Aaron Pico as UFC Insider Comes Clean on Dana White’s Plans for PFL Rebel

The MMA world’s golden boy is facing a bit of trouble lately. A decade ago Aaron Pico had a successful run as a wrestler was was touted as the next big thing in mixed martial arts. Even renowned MMA manager Bob Cook said this about Pico, “Aaron Pico may be the greatest prospect in the history of MMA.” Missing the chance to take him into a renowned promotion would be a foolish thing to do. So Bellator’s former president Scott Coker took him in in…

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Aaron Pico’s Recent Plea Highlights One of PFL’s Biggest Problems

Gegard Mousasi, Patricio Pitbull, and now Aaron Pico. What do all of these fighters have in common? You might be thinking: Is the answer that they have all gained significant buzz in Bellator? Well, that’s true. But the answer I’m looking for is: They all left their PFL deals on a sour note over the past year. Over 12 months, we’ve seen numerous instances where a fighter does everything in their power to get out of their PFL contract. Many of th…

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Aaron Pico wants to sign with the UFC; Requests PFL to waive matching rights

BELLATOR MMA/LUCAS NOONAN Last month we learned that Aaron Pico (13-4) was heading to free agency. The Bellator / PFL top contender was instantly considered the hottest name on the MMA free agent market and it was clear that it would be a battle between the PFL and the UFC. Dana White said shortly after the news broke about Pico being a free agent that the match makers were definitely interested in bringing in Aaron Pico. Donn Davis also posted …

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Empire Sports Media broke the news in on Tuesday, February 18, 2025.
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