Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire Joins UFC, Aaron Pico's Future in Limbo Amid PFL Contract Dispute

Freire prepares for his UFC debut against Yair Rodriguez, while Pico faces challenges leaving the PFL despite UFC interest.

Patricio 'Pitbull' Freire has officially signed with the UFC and is set to debut against Yair Rodriguez at UFC 314 on April 12 in Miami.
Freire clarified a miscommunication about the timeline of his UFC signing, addressing comments made before the official offer was finalized.
Belal Muhammad humorously taunted Leon Edwards on social media after a reshuffle in UFC 315 matchups altered their respective opponents.
Aaron Pico, a highly regarded MMA prospect, has expressed frustration with the PFL for canceling multiple fights and restricting his ability to join the UFC.
Despite interest from the UFC, Pico's contract includes a matching clause and a negotiation window that complicates his potential move.