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UFC 333: Aaron Pico Wants to Let His Fights Cook

Featherweight Aaron Pico was supposed to be fighting Arnold Allen this Saturday at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi, but the MMA Gods weren’t having it. With Allen out of the fight, it will instead be Losene Keita stepping in, a…

By Jay Anderson · Cageside Press

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 9:36 PM

Key Things to Know

Aaron Pico aims to "cook the fight" with a patient, controlled approach instead of rushing finishes.
Pico will face former Oktagon champion Losene Keita at UFC 333 after Arnold Allen withdrew.
The featherweight holds a 14-5 career record and is 1-1 under the UFC banner.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Featherweight Aaron Pico explained at UFC 333 media day that he has adopted a new tactical approach to "cook the fight" rather than rushing to finish opponents quickly. Pico is preparing to face former Oktagon champion Losene Keita this Saturday in Abu Dhabi after his original opponent, Arnold Allen, was forced to withdraw from the bout.

Pico noted that while losing a top-five opponent like Allen was disappointing, Keita presents an exciting matchup for fans. Holding a 14-5 record and 1-1 in the UFC, Pico credited his debut loss against Lerone Murphy with teaching him to abandon an out-of-control fighting style in favor of patience, skill, and composure.

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