Bellator featherweight contender Aaron Pico is officially a free agent.
His journey with the promotion has been anything but ordinary. After making his professional debut on Bellator’s main card at just 20 years old, Pico quickly faced challenges. His first seven fights inside the Bellator cage were marked by both promising performances and crushing defeats. Yet, starting in 2020, Pico ignited a winning streak that would forever alter his trajectory.
Over four years, he went 9-1, securing stunning knockout wins over seasoned veterans like Pedro Carvalho and Henry Corrales. However, the fight against Pitbull was scheduled for December but ultimately fell through when RIZIN promotion, in which Bellator and PFL co-promote, got canceled.
Now a free agent, his future remains shrouded in uncertainty. Ali Abdelaziz, Pico’s manager, spoke candidly about the situation. “Aaron Pico was supposed to fight Pitbull in December, but RIZIN [co-promotion with Bellator/PFL] got canceled, now Pico’s contract ran out.” He went on to explain his strategy for ensuring a steady and profitable fight schedule for his client. “I’m going to do everything I can to help these guys become successful, but I’m also going to do everything I can to make sure my fights stay regularly competing and have fights, because if they do not have fights, they cannot buy that time back.”
Abdelaziz believes in Pico’s business acumen. “He is a businessman. Pico likes money. UFC, of course, he would love to become UFC champion, but if PFL can offer me a deal I can’t refuse, he’s going to take it.”
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