Aaron Pico’s UFC debut set against undefeated Movsar Evloev on July 26 in Abu Dhabi

 Aaron Pico’s UFC era officially begins next month in Abu Dhabi on July 26 at the Etihad Arena.

A bumper UFC Fight Night will see the American make his long-awaited UFC debut against undefeated contender Movsar Evloev in a must-watch featherweight five-round showdown with serious title-shot implications.

This isn’t Pico’s first walk to the Octagon—the longtime MMA featherweight standout was a high-profile free-agent signing by the UFC earlier this year.  There will be no soft entry into the UFC for Pico. He’s diving straight into the deep end against a man many believe is overdue his shot at the featherweight crown.

The 28-year-old is clearly taking this matchup against Evloev — who is riding a nine-fight win streak in the UFC since his 2019 debut — very seriously, coming in exceptionally prepared and in phenomenal shape.

Evloev, meanwhile, has quietly dismantled some of the featherweight division’s toughest names including Arnold Allen, Diego Lopes, Dan Ige, and most recently, former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling.

Aaron Pico is known for his devastating knockout power, with 11 of his 13 career wins coming by stoppage.

Pico is known for his devastating knockout power, with 11 of his 13 career wins coming by stoppage. On the other side, Evloev is a master technician, renowned for his relentless pressure and precision. While this is billed as a classic striker vs. grinder matchup, both fighters have evolved in recent bouts, suggesting this could develop into a far more tactical battle than expected.

A win for Pico would immediately shake up the UFC featherweight division, while triumph for Evloev would surely secure him the long-awaited title shot he deserves.

With one month to go, the stakes couldn’t be higher—Aaron Pico vs. Movsar Evloev isn’t just a co-main event, it’s a springboard to stardom. This is one fight that simply can’t be missed!

The Pico vs. Evloev fight is part of a stacked card headlined by former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker, who faces highly-rated Dutch standout Reinier de Ridder.

Meanwhile, former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan aims to extend his winning streak to three—but heavy-handed foe Marcus McGhee stands in his way in a three-round clash.