Aaron Pico’s UFC debut was memorable for all of the unsuitable causes.
Lengthy thought of among the best featherweights on the earth, the previous Bellator and PFL star stepped contained in the UFC 319 octagon and intervened in a conflict with undefeated division standout Lerown Murphy. Pico entered the match as a modest favourite, however it was Murphy who turned the script over.
KO prompted complete chaos among the many crowd, however within the night, UFC Corridor of Fame commentator Daniel Cormier responded clearly in another way to the viral end.
“It was a foul knockout,” Cormier stated following Saturday’s occasion. “His tooth have been clenched collectively. They could not put out their mouth guards. That is a really concern for Aaron Pico. He is been knocked out many instances now and when he was knocked out, he was knocked out actually badly.
“So, I am a bit nervous concerning the Pico facet, however the hat headed in the direction of Lerown Murphy and got here to the largest place ever.”
Is the UFC title the following shot from Lerown Murphy?
The victory helped Murphy enhance his general file to 17-0-1, probably dealing with pole place for a shot at title holder for the featherweight governance division, Alexander Volkanovsky.
After all, top-ranked competitor Movsar Evloev might have one thing to say about it, however the UFC is thought for hitting whereas the iron is scorching.
