The Whittier native takes another step in his pursuit of a lifelong dream when he faces undefeated Lerone Murphy in the UFC 319 co-main event in Chicago.

Featherweight contenders Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico will collide this weekend (Sat., Aug. 16, 2025) at UFC 319 inside United Center in Chicago, Illinois. Is it possible to be a dark horse contender while riding an eight-fight win streak?

He’ll have his hands full with the unbeaten Murphy. Murphy made his UFC debut back in 2019 where he fought to a draw. Since then, he’s gone 8-0 and in his last fight, he won a decision over the incredibly dangerous Josh Emmett in a fight night main event.