Aaron Pico

Overview

Aaron Pico lost his first UFC fight in 3:21 of round one, then won the next two. Not a bad way to find out where you stand. The Whittier, California native fights at featherweight out of Jackson Wink MMA Academy and carries a 2-1 UFC record into his next fight, with a 15-5-0 mark across all promotions.

Two straight wins after an elite opponent stopped him early.

UFC Career

Pico debuted at UFC 319 against Lerone Murphy, one of the elite opponents of his career by our model's tier, and lost by KO/TKO at 3:21 of the first round. He rebounded at UFC 327 with a unanimous decision over Patricio Pitbull, going the full three rounds. At UFC 333 he closed the run with a KO/TKO of Losene Keita at 1:14 of round one.

Three fights is a small sample, but the pattern so far is clear: his one UFC finish came inside two minutes.

Fighting Style

His career numbers describe a high-volume, accurate striker who lands a lot and gets hit less than most. He also shoots for takedowns far more often than the UFC average, but he is easy to take down himself and rarely goes for submissions. The defensive gaps are real, and Murphy exploited them in round one.

Notable Wins

• Losene Keita — KO/TKO, round 1, UFC 333 (2026)
• Patricio Pitbull — unanimous decision, round 3, UFC 327 (2026)

Quick Facts

• Division: Featherweight
• UFC record: 2-1
• Professional record (all promotions): 15-5-0
• UFC debut: 2025
• Height: 5'8"
• Reach: 70.5"
• Team: Jackson Wink MMA Academy - NM
• Born: Whittier, CA, United States