UFC CEO, Dana White has confirmed promotional brass are “definitely interested” in penning former Bellator MMA featherweight contender, Aaron Pico to a cope with the group — following the 28-year-old’s latest exit from the PFL (Skilled Fighters League).
Pico, a perennial featherweight contender throughout his tenure with the-then Scott Coker-led Bellator MMA, most lately featured in a light-weight pairing in opposition to former-foe, Henry Corrales at PFL vs. Bellator again in February within the Center East.
Avenging a previous profession loss to the veteran, Aaron Pico prolonged his successful spree to a few consecutive outings with a powerful first spherical knockout win over Corrales in Riyadh.
And earlier than the flip of the 12 months, the Californian grew to become the newest high-profile exit from the Donn Davis-led, PFL — failing to agree phrases on a brand new cope with the promotion, and as confirmed by his administration agency, is at present testing free company forward of his return to competitors.
Dana White confirms curiosity in signing ex-PFL star, Aaron Pico
Showing at tonight’s post-fight press convention following UFC 311, White remained coy on hyperlinks with a possible transfer for former two-division Bellator MMA kingpin, Patricio Pitbull following his high-profile PFL exit, nevertheless, confirmed different promotional officers had been very eager on penning Pico to a deal.
Boasting a powerful 13-4 skilled document together with an attention-grabbing 9 stoppage by way of knockout since his skilled combined martial arts debut again in 2017, Pico has wrapped up notable wins over the likes of Leandro Higo, Justin Gonzalez, Pedro Carvalho, and the above-mentioned, Corrales.
