Aaron Pico

Aaron Pico
Pico in 2014
BornAaron Pico
(1996-09-23) September 23, 1996 (age 28)
Whittier, California, U.S.
ResidenceWhittier, California, U.S.
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionLightweight (155 lbs) (2017)
Featherweight (145 lbs) (2017–present)
Reach70+12 in (179 cm)
StyleWrestling, Boxing, Pankration
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
TeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy (2014–2017)[1]
The Body Shop MMA (2017–2019)[1]
Jackson Wink MMA Academy (2019–present)[2]
TrainerGreg Jackson (Head Coach)
Valentin Kalika, Sazhid Sazhidov (formerly) (Wrestling)
Sam Calavitta (Strength and Conditioning)
Roberto Alencar (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Freddie Roach (Boxing)
Brandon Gibson (Striking)
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roberto Alencar[3]
WrestlingOlympic Freestyle Wrestling[4]
Greco-Roman Wrestling[5]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins13
By knockout9
By submission2
By decision2
Losses4
By knockout3
By submission1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  United States
Alexander Medved Prizes
Bronze medal – third place 2016 Minsk 70 kg
Granma Cup
Gold medal – first place 2015 Habana City 65 kg
Grand Prix of Spain
Silver medal – second place 2014 Madrid 65 kg
Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane
Gold medal – first place 2014 Nice 65 kg
Junior World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2014 Zagreb 66 kg
Bronze medal – third place 2015 Salvador da Bahia 66 kg
Cadet World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2013 Zrenjanin 63 kg

Aaron Pico (born September 23, 1996) is an American mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who currently competes in the featherweight division of Bellator MMA.[6] As a freestyle wrestler, Pico competed at 65 kilograms, where he placed second at 2016 US Olympic Team Trials and holds multiple national and international championships. In the age–group, he was a two–time Junior World Championship medalist and a Cadet World Champion.[7]

  1. ^ a b Alexander K. Lee (September 22, 2017). "Aaron Pico talks simplified approach for Bellator return, sparring with Miguel Cotto". mmafighting.com.
  2. ^ Marc Raimondi (May 7, 2019). "Sources: Prospect Pico to JacksonWink MMA". espn.com.
  3. ^ aaronpicousa (December 7, 2019). "Earned not given. Thank you @tussagb for blue belt. 🥋". Instagram. Archived from the original on 2021-12-25.
  4. ^ Steven Marrocco (January 19, 2019). "'Nothing is off the table' for Bellator standout Aaron Pico – even a run at 2020 Olympics". mmajunkie.com.
  5. ^ "Aaron Pico". Cal Grappler. 10 August 2013. Retrieved March 19, 2020.
  6. ^ Tierney, Tom (26 June 2018). "Aaron Pico in Retrospect: Revisiting the "blue chip prospect"". thebodylockmma.com. Retrieved 2021-04-06.
  7. ^ "Ex-wrestlers Pico, Caldwell winners at Bellator 238". InterMat. Retrieved 2021-04-06.