Aaron Pico stopped Losene Keita with first-round punches at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, earning a decisive win after his originally scheduled matchup with Arnold Allen fell through. Pico called for a rematch with Lerone Murphy and criticized fighters he sees as holding onto their rankings without competing.

By the Numbers
  • 1:14 — time of the first-round TKO.
  • 20 seconds — time into the round when Pico scored his only takedown.
  • 1-1 — both fighters’ UFC records entering the bout.
What's Next

Pico could face Allen in a rescheduled matchup or take on another high-profile featherweight. He has also publicly called for a rematch with Murphy.

Bottom Line

Pico turned an early wrestling threat into a rapid knockout, giving him a statement win and fresh momentum in the featherweight division.