Unbeaten Englishman Lerone Murphy welcomes highly rated Aaron Pico to the UFC as the two standout fighters clash in a featherweight bout in the co-main event at UFC 316. The streaking featherweights are sure to put up a classic match, going by their recent performance. While Murphy dispatched top UFC featherweights in his last fights, Pico arrives from Bellator, where he has gone 9-1 in his last 10 fights. The new boy, Aaron Pico, is the favorite of the bookmakers to make a winning start to his UFC tenure.
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Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico Details
- Date: Saturday, August 16, 2025
- Time: 23:00 ET
- Venue: United Center, Chicago, IL
Where to Watch Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico Live on TV or Stream
| Country | TV Channel/Stream |
|---|---|
| UK | TNT Sports, Discovery+ |
| US | ESPN+ PPV |
| Canada | PPV |
| Africa | Supersport, UFC Fight Pass PPV |
| Australia | Foxtel, Kayo Sports |
Lerone Murphy vs Aaron Pico Fight Preview
Lerone Murphy: form and statistics
The English fighter has quietly gone about his business in the featherweight class of the UFC, amassing 8 straight wins after a draw on his debut. In his last three fights, Murphy secured unanimous decisions over Edson Barboza, Dan Ige, and Josh Emmett, three notable featherweights. The 34-year-old, who is tied for the fourth-longest win streak in UFC featherweight division history, is at number 6 in the featherweight rankings.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 34
- Height: 5'9"
- Reach: 73"
- Weight: 145 lbs (66 kg)
- Record: 16-0-1 (Draw)
Aaron Pico: form and statistics
Aaron Pico makes his UFC debut after spending his MMA career in Bellator. He arrives on the back of three straight wins, having dropped a fight in October 2022 to Jeremy Kennedy due to a shoulder injury. Pico has a background in freestyle wrestling, representing the United States at the amateur level before transitioning to MMA. His last fight was over one year ago in February 2024.
Tale of the Tape
- Age: 28
- Height: 5'8"
- Reach: 70.5"
- Weight: 145 lbs (66 kg)
- Record: 13-4
Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico Fight Prediction
The fighters don't know how to lose, and while it may be difficult to predict the winner, it is easy to predict that we will see an explosive encounter between two fighters at the top of their game. Pico might be the favorite on paper, but Murphy has fought the bigger names. I go with Lerone Murphy to scrape a close win here.
Lerone Murphy vs. Aaron Pico Fight Odds
| Bookmakers | Lerone Murphy win | Aaron Pico to Win |
|---|---|---|
| Bet365 | 2.50 | 1.57 |
| 1xbet | 2.22 | 1.68 |
| Betway | 2.33 | 1.49 |
