Aaron Pico Gets Movsar Evloev After All, in Five-Round UFC Abu Dhabi Co-Main
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Aaron Pico will make his UFC debut against Movsar Evloev at UFC Abu Dhabi on July 26, 2025, as the co-main event. Pico, a former PFL fighter, is seen as a future contender in the 145lb division, with significant wins under his belt, and only one loss since 2019 due to injury. Evloev, still undefeated at 19-0, has struggled to secure a title shot. The event will be headlined by a middleweight clash between Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder, alongside several other exciting matchups.
Pico, now 28, is considered a promising talent in the 145lb division, making his UFC debut against Evloev in July after transitioning from PFL.
With a record of 19-0, Evloev has yet to secure a title shot in the UFC, attributed to a tendency for decision victories.
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