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Arnold Allen scratched from UFC 333 fight with Aaron Pico

Arnold Allen will not compete in Abu Dhabi. Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that Allen has been scratched from his scheduled matchup with Aaron Pico at UFC 333, which takes place Oct. 24…

By Mike Heck · MMA Fighting

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 12:20 PM

Key Things to Know

Arnold Allen has withdrawn from his UFC 333 fight against Aaron Pico in Abu Dhabi.
Allen's withdrawal is due to ongoing rehabilitation from past treatments rather than a new injury.
Aaron Pico will remain on the card and will now fight Losene Keita.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Arnold Allen has been forced to withdraw from his scheduled featherweight bout against Aaron Pico at UFC 333. The event is set to take place on October 24 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. According to reports, Allen's withdrawal is not due to a new injury, but rather because he needs more time to rehab from past treatments.

Aaron Pico will remain on the UFC 333 card and is now scheduled to face Losene Keita. Keita enters the matchup following a first-round knockout victory over Muhammad Naimov earlier this month, while Pico recently secured a decision win against Patricio Pitbull at UFC 327.

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