Aaron Pico X Movsar Evloev UFC Abu Dhabi Co Main Event

Don’t miss the UFC’s return to Abu Dhabi as Aaron Pico makes his UFC promotional debut against top regarded and undefeated Movsar Evloev in a bout that may decide the next contender in the UFC featherweight division.  Taking place July 26th inside the Etihad Arena on Las Island in Abu Dhabi the 5 round fight is going to be a banger.

Undefeated at 19-0 with 3 KO’ sand 4 submission Evloev is a grinder who is capable of putting together a decision with tactical strategy and is currently ranked 4th in the UFC Featherweight division. A former M-1 Global Bantamweight champion Evloev has wins over Arnold Allen and Aljamain Sterling.

Aaron Pico is the child prodigy that finally gets his shot at UFC glory.  An olympic level wrestler Pico took to MMA to become a star with Bellator and has a 13-4 record.  Signing back in April, the fight against Evloev will be Co main event as fans expect his exciting striking and takedown defense to be a tough challenge for Movsar Evloev.

Evloev is the favorite however Pico is a prime underdog of an upset.  Cris Cyborg had this to say about Aaron Pico, “He’s a champion and a true martial artist.  Watching him grow into a star with Bellator MMA I can not wait to see him preform in the UFC.” A win over Movsar Evloev in his UFC career could place him next in line for a UFC Cham