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UFC Featherweight

Patrício Pitbull VS Aaron Pico

Kaseya Center, Miami, Florida, U.S.

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38-9-0 Record 15-5-0
39 Age 29
175 cm Height 173 cm
180 cm Reach 179 cm
orthodox Stance orthodox
66% Finish rate 80%
34% KO rate 67%
32% Sub rate 13%

Result Summary

Aaron Pico def. Patrício Pitbull Decision (unanimous) · R3 5:00

Aaron Pico turned in the performance of his career in this pivotal featherweight clash against MMA legend Patricio "Pitbull" Freire. Pico utilized brilliant wrestling integration alongside devastating body hooks to neutralize Pitbull's lethal counter-striking. For three rounds, Pico dictated exactly where the fight took place. He scored multiple perfectly-timed double-leg takedowns, maintaining heavy top pressure and expertly avoiding Pitbull's legendary guillotine attempts. Whenever the fight returned to the feet, Pico’s relentless cardio kept him a step ahead, landing thudding shots to Pitbull's midsection and head. The comprehensive, disciplined attack earned Pico a brilliant bounce-back unanimous decision victory.

Fight Overview

Pitbull, a former Bellator champion, brings veteran experience, while Pico is a dynamic wrestler‑boxer known for his striking but with a vulnerable chin. Pitbull aims to exploit Pico’s biggest flaw.

Keys to Victory

Patrício Pitbull

  1. Target Pico’s chin with powerful straight punches
  2. Use his experience to control the pace and distance
  3. Press forward to limit Pico’s ability to set up takedowns

Aaron Pico

  1. Close the distance and secure takedowns early
  2. Work from the back to look for submissions
  3. Avoid prolonged exchanges that expose his chin

Last 5 fights

Patrício Pitbull

  1. W Dan Ige Decision · R3 5:00 · 19 JUL 2025
  2. L Yair Rodríguez Decision · R3 5:00 · 12 APR 2025
  3. W Jeremy Kennedy TKO · R3 4:07 · 22 MAR 2024
  4. L Chihiro Suzuki KO · R1 2:32 · 30 JUL 2023
  5. L Sergio Pettis Decision · R5 5:00 · 16 JUN 2023

Aaron Pico

  1. L Lerone Murphy KO · R1 3:21 · 16 AUG 2025
  2. W Henry Corrales TKO · R1 4:53 · 24 FEB 2024
  3. W Pedro Carvalho TKO · R1 3:05 · 23 SEPT 2023
  4. W James Gonzalez Decision · R3 5:00 · 22 APR 2023
  5. L Jeremy Kennedy TKO · R1 5:00 · 1 OCT 2022

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