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2mo ago

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.

Aaron Pico celebrates after defeating against Henry Corrales during the 2024 PFL vs Bellator: Champs event at Kingdom Arena on February 24, 2024 in Riyadh.
Patricio Pitbull enters the arena for his fight against AJ McKee ahead of their Featherweight World Title Main Event fight at The Forum on July 31, 2021 in Inglewood, California.
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Overview

  • 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.