News Aaron Pico is now a free agent.

[Hellowhosthat]

 

[Kowboy On Sherdog]

At one time I thought he'd be a Bellator GOAT

 

[NoStoneUnturned]

Hopefully the UFC can scoop him up. I'd like to see what he can do. However, I fear it might be more a case of what he can't do.

 

[svmr_db]

I think Scott Coker jacked his contract up to like 800k per fight before PFL bought Bellator so that may have been why he only got one fight in 2024.

Definitely can see him as top 5 caliber in the FW division if he comes over to UFC.

 

[don't ask]

His credentials are incredible. I'm glad he's got his career back on track. I think Bo Nickel is trying to avoid getting derailed by being rushed into fights he's not ready for like Pico was.

 

[TCE]

UFC time.

 

[Elvis.]

Remember when he signed with Bellator back in the day and Scott Coker was acting like he just acquired Thanos , and then the catastrophe it was when he lost his debut to some job guy , those were good times

 

[Ara tech]

Still healthy and made good money. Not someone to complain about his fate. Good luck to him. He has many bouts left ahead of him.

 

[TITS]

I think Scott Coker jacked his contract up to like 800k per fight before PFL bought Bellator so that may have been why he only got one fight in 2024.

Definitely can see him as top 5 caliber in the FW division if he comes over to UFC.

They blew all their money this year on Ngannou, while putting guys like Pico, Pitbull, Mix, ect. on the shelf.

 

[Krixes]

Please sign him. I love watching Aaron Pico.

 

[Meathead Jock]

Yes!!!!

I am a self diagnosed Pico Truther at this point. But I still see him as an instant top 5 guy in the UFC despite his bad luck in lesser Orgs. He is in his peak age wise. Make it happen.

What's the timeline look like once the exclusive period expires in January? Assume they have matching rights but for how long?

 

[MGS]

He'd be a very good addition to the UFC, I don't see it tho. These guys like Archuleta, Pitbull brothers and Doumbé are too cozy over there to make that big move. I wish I'm wrong tho! Would love to see them in the octagon.

 

[Hellowhosthat]

He'd be a very good addition to the UFC, I don't see it tho. These guys like Archuleta, Pitbull brothers and Doumbé are too cozy over there to make that big move. I wish I'm wrong tho! Would love to see them in the octagon.

You're a bit out of date brother. Patricio has been agitating to go to the UFC for months

 

[Gabe]

He’s come into his own recently, probably in his prime now. Would be smart for the UFC to sign him, with his skill set he can be top 5-10. His chin is still his kryptonite though.

 

[Kenny Powerth]

I heard about this new up and comer Ed, Erik, something like that last name is Silva.

Pico vs Silva fight to make

 

[Thesnake101]

He'd be a very good addition to the UFC, I don't see it tho. These guys like Archuleta, Pitbull brothers and Doumbé are too cozy over there to make that big move. I wish I'm wrong tho! Would love to see them in the octagon.

Pretty much all of the big name Bellator guys hate PFL's rule and are trying to get free from their contracts.

 

[VinceArch]

Keep him away from hard hitting strikers if he does sign.

 

[Lycandroid]

Jones would demand a PED exemption if they allowed another Pico into the UFC

 

[CC27]

Its UFC, PFL or GFL. I'd stay away from GFL, dont care what they promise you in terms of money its another One situation where they wont deliver and you'll be stuck there.

So its really PFL or UFC. PFL if they want him will offer him more and chance at mill in a tournament but he's not the most active fighter so 4 fights in 8 months is gonna be tough for him. if he managed to do it shit would only be one time and then he's a guy fighting on reg cards. PFL could def looking to build FW around him, they've pushed Loughnane who isnt the guy and Timur while very good isnt a big name so I could see them going with him.

UFC obviously has biggest fights but they wont pay him crazy money right away and he'd probably have to start at back of top 15 and work his way up. Plenty of fun fights but again its gonna be does he want to be in UFC and work his way up to title and legacy and all that or take whoever is offering more now cause who knows what happens in the future in this sport.

 

[maximus__]

Pretty much all of the big name Bellator guys hate PFL's rule and are trying to get free from their contracts.

The no elbows thing in tournaments is weird. I get it, but it's pretty much a universal part of MMA these days.

I don;t know what the answer is but these contracts are just dumb. If they shelf you for a year, you should be getting paid if you are healthy.

Benefits from the UFC (like PI and actual exposure0 have to out weight Bellator/PFL these days.
I can never manage to catch the cards in full live and I follow this stuff all the time.