Former Bellator MMA standout Aaron Pico signs with UFC, calls out Brian Ortega and Aljamain Sterling
Pico is the latest Bellator stalwart to leave the Professional Fighters League
ground.newsHere’s the latest we can verify about Aaron Pico from ESPN-linked coverage and recent reporting:
- Aaron Pico has been in the news related to his free agency and potential move to the UFC after leaving Bellator, with multiple outlets reporting on contract status and his desire to compete in the UFC.[1][3]
- Reports from early April 2025 highlighted Pico signing with the UFC, which would place him in the featherweight division and set up potential matchups against top contenders as part of a broader reshuffle in the sport.[1]
- In April 2025, coverage also noted Pico’s performance history and his ongoing rebound arc, including a recent string of wins leading into his pursuit of a UFC opportunity.[2]
If you’d like, I can look up the most current ESPN-specific articles or provide a brief timeline of Pico’s contract status and notable fights, with direct links.