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With Arnold Allen Out, Aaron Pico Gets Losene Keita at UFC 333

Aaron Pico has had a change of opponents for UFC 333 next month, but the fight is no less interesting. With Arnold Allen injured, Pico (14-5) will now face former Oktagon MMA champion Losene Keita (17-2) at the event, set…

Published: Friday, 18 September 2026 at 1:31 PM
With Arnold Allen Out, Aaron Pico Gets Losene Keita at UFC 333
Key Things to Know
  • Aaron Pico will fight Losene Keita at UFC 333 on October 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi.
  • Arnold Allen withdrew from the original matchup against Pico due to ongoing injury issues.
  • Former Oktagon MMA champion Losene Keita accepted the fight on short notice.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Aaron Pico will now face former Oktagon MMA champion Losene Keita at UFC 333 on October 24, 2026, in Abu Dhabi. Pico was originally scheduled to fight Arnold Allen, who had to withdraw from the featherweight bout due to injury. The event is set to take place at the Etihad Arena in the United Arab Emirates.

Allen reportedly withdrew because he did not have sufficient time to heal from ongoing treatments for past injuries. Keita, who recently teased a short-notice fight on social media, steps in to face Pico, who holds a 1-1 record in the UFC after previously competing in Bellator MMA.

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