"Patricio Pitbull (37-8), former Bellator featherweight champion, will face Aaron Pico (13-5) as part of the Miami, Florida-based card on April 11, 2026. The event takes place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, FL and will be headlined by Jiri Prochazka vs. Carlos Ulberg for the newly vacated UFC light heavyweight championship."
"Brazil's Pitbull, who also held a title at lightweight under the Bellator banner, is 1-1 in the UFC to date, having lost his debut against Yair Rodriguez, then following that performance up with a victory over Dan Ige. Both bouts went the distance, Aaron Pico's UFC debut did not."
"In Bellator, where he spent his entire career, he posted a 10-4 record, with his final assignment coming on the PFL vs. Bellator MMA card in February of 2024. Pico holds notable wins over Leandro Higo, Pedro Carvalho, and Henry Corrales and boasts 11 finishes among his 13 pro victories."
Patricio Pitbull, a former Bellator featherweight and lightweight champion, will compete against Aaron Pico at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11, 2026. Both fighters joined the UFC in 2025 after being released from PFL contracts. Pitbull holds a 1-1 UFC record, losing to Yair Rodriguez before defeating Dan Ige. Pico, once a top featherweight prospect, was knocked out by Lerone Murphy at UFC 319. In Bellator, Pico compiled a 10-4 record with 11 finishes among his 13 victories, including wins over Leandro Higo, Pedro Carvalho, and Henry Corrales. Pico previously excelled in wrestling and boxing before his MMA career. The UFC 327 card is headlined by Jiri Prochazka versus Carlos Ulberg for the vacant light heavyweight championship.
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