UFC 333 results: Aaron Pico scores brutal knockout of Losene Keita, calls out ranked fighters for avoiding him — SkimNews
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- Aaron Pico scored a TKO victory over Losene Keita in just 1:14 at UFC 333, showcasing improved striking and capitalizing on Keita's defensive weaknesses after brief wrestling pressure
- Aaron Pico called out ranked fighters avoiding top contenders, labeling them 'rankings squatters' and demanding they be benched for a year if unwilling to fight
- Aaron Pico publicly requested either a title fight or a rematch with Lerone Murphy, who knocked him out in his UFC debut via spinning back elbow
- Losene Keita was dropped by a sharp right hand from Pico, went to rubber legs, and was finished with ground strikes before the two-minute mark
- Aaron Pico entered the UFC with heavy prospect hype but lost his debut; this win marks his second UFC victory as he seeks to rebuild momentum at age 30
Why it matters: Pico’s dominant performance gives him leverage to challenge complacency in the rankings, where inactive fighters block contenders—his callout directly pressures the UFC to address matchmaking stagnation while boosting his own marketability despite not being ranked.
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