'He's gonna get exposed'

Aaron Pico was a star in Bellator, but will he find similar success in UFC?

The 28-year-old featherweight officially announced he’d made the jump on Monday, leading to plenty of speculation as to when he’ll make his debut and who his first UFC opponent will be. Pico enters the promotion with plenty of hype after compiling a 13-4 record inside the Bellator cage with numerous highlight-reel knockouts under his belt.

From Day 1, Pico has been the subject of intense scrutiny. He made his pro MMA debut at the age of 20 with experts labeling him as a blue-chip prospect, but fell to Zach Freeman in a stunning upset. He went on to win 12 of his next 16 fights, with his most recent wins being first-round finishes of veterans Henry Corrales and Pedro Carvalho.

Pico competed once under the PFL banner following the league acquiring Bellator in November 2023 and now joins a loaded 145-pound UFC roster.

Fans are mixed on the marquee signing, with some predicting even greater stardom and others suggesting the bright lights of the octagon might be too much for Pico.

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