1. Aaron Pico was born on September 23,1996 and is an American mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler.
42 Facts About Aaron Pico
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Aaron Pico currently competes in the Featherweight division of the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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Aaron Pico started out his career in Bellator MMA, where he fought his first 17 bouts.
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Aaron Pico is a seventh-generation Californio and a member of the Pico family of California, as great-great-great-great-grandson of Pio Pico, the last governor of California under Mexico rule and the 10th Governor of Alta California.
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Aaron Pico started wrestling at the age of four, while competing in multiple other combat sports.
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Aaron Pico made his senior freestyle debut at age 18, defeating Alibeggadzhi Emeev in a lopsided decision in a dual meet against Russia.
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Aaron Pico announced he intended to focus solely in freestyle to continue a mixed martial arts career after a 2016 Summer Olympic run, foregoing further education.
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Back to the senior level, Aaron Pico placed fifth at the Intercontinental Cup, third at the Bill Farrell International and fourth at the US Nationals before the year ended.
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Aaron Pico won the national PAL championship in 2008 and was national Junior Golden Gloves champion in 2009, he won 'most outstanding boxer' at both tournaments.
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Aaron Pico signed an endorsement contract with Dethrone Royalty, an MMA lifestyle apparel company owned by Nick Swinmurn, founder of Zappos and ownership partner of the Golden State Warriors.
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In early November 2014, Aaron Pico signed a long term unprecedented contract with MMA promoter Bellator MMA and its parent company Viacom, as their new blue chip prospect.
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Aaron Pico made his professional MMA debut at Bellator NYC on June 24,2017, at the Madison Square Garden.
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Aaron Pico lost to Zach Freeman via submission just 24 seconds into the first round in an upset.
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Aaron Pico won the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Aaron Pico faced Shane Krutchen at Bellator 192 on January 20,2018.
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Aaron Pico won the fight via TKO in the first round.
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Aaron Pico faced Lee Morrison at Bellator 199 on May 12,2018.
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Aaron Pico won the fight via TKO in the first round.
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Aaron Pico faced Leandro Higo at Bellator 206 on September 29,2018.
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Aaron Pico won the fight via technical knockout in round one.
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Aaron Pico faced Henry Corrales at Bellator 214 on January 26,2019.
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Aaron Pico lost the fight via knockout in the first round.
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Aaron Pico faced Adam Borics at Bellator 222 on June 14,2019.
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Aaron Pico lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round.
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Aaron Pico faced Daniel Carey at Bellator 238 on January 25,2020.
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Aaron Pico won the fight via knockout in the second round.
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Aaron Pico won the fight via submission in the first round.
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Aaron Pico faced John de Jesus at Bellator 252 on November 12,2020.
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Aaron Pico was expected to face Aiden Lee on April 16,2021, at Bellator 257.
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Aaron Pico won the fight via submission in the third round.
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Aaron Pico faced Justin Gonzales on November 12,2021, at Bellator 271.
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Aaron Pico won the bout in dominant fashion via unanimous decision.
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Aaron Pico won the bout via TKO in the third round.
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Aaron Pico was scheduled to return from injury against Otto Rodrigues on April 22,2023, at Bellator 295.
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Aaron Pico faced Pedro Carvalho on September 23,2023, at Bellator 299.
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Aaron Pico won the fight via ground and pound TKO in the first round.
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Aaron Pico was scheduled to face Gabriel Alves Braga on February 24,2024, at PFL vs Bellator.
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Braga was pulled from the bout and booked against Patricio Pitbull on the same card, while Aaron Pico was booked in a rematch against Henry Corrales.
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On December 31,2024, Aaron Pico's agent announced that his contract and the matching period was expiring in January, making him a free agent.
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Aaron Pico was reportedly going to make his debut with the UFC against undefeated contender Movsar Evloev on May 17,2025 at UFC Fight Night 256.
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However, on an interview, Aaron Pico revealed that although it was close to being signed, the bout did not come to fruition.
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Aaron Pico is a direct descendant of Pio de Jesus Aaron Pico, who was the last Mexican Governor of California under the Providence of Mexico.