UFC Announces UFC 319 Co-Main Event

UFC Announces UFC 319 Co-Main Event

During the UFC Fight Night: Whittaker vs. De Ridder broadcast on Saturday, broadcaster John Gooden announced the UFC 319 co-main event. Following Movsar Evloev’s withdrawal from his scheduled fight with Aaron Pico, the UFC has opted to book Pico a fight against undefeated featherweight Lerone Murphy in the co-main event of the Aug. 16 card in Chicago. Pico, a decorated wrestler who notably served as an alternate for Team USA at the 2016 Olympics…

Pico to make UFC debut vs. Murphy at UFC 319

Aaron Pico's highly anticipated debut in the UFC will now take place against Lerone Murphy at UFC 319 in Chicago.

UFC 319 receives massive surprise co-main fight

Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico is official for UFC 319

Aaron Pico Now Set for Debut at UFC 319 Against Lerone Murphy

During Saturday’s UFC Abu Dhabi broadcast, it was announced that the wait is almost over. Aaron Pico will make his highly anticipated debut for the UFC against undefeated Lerone Murphy at UFC 319. The longtime Bellator standout will finally fight in the octagon after a grueling breakup with PFL. Once considered the biggest prospect in MMA, Pico was one of the many talents PFL kept on after their acquisition of the rival promotion.  Like several …

How Will Aaron Pico Stack Up Against Recent UFC Crossovers?

Aaron Pico is finally making his highly anticipated UFC debut after some setbacks, and it won’t be a slow build. The former Bellator standout was scheduled to face undefeated featherweight contender Movsar Evloev in a rare five-round co-main event, a booking that signaled the UFC’s high hopes for Pico as an immediate title contender. With […] The post How Will Aaron Pico Stack Up Against Recent UFC Crossovers? appeared first on THE SCRAP.

Aaron Pico receives new opponent for UFC 319 co-main event slot

Aaron Pico will be competing in the co-headliner of next month's UFC 319 pay-per-view event in Chicago, Illinois.