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Aaron Pico Says Volkanovski Proved Him Wrong at UFC 314! Believes Jean Silva is NEXT for Volk, Talk's Who's Next for UFC Debut!

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Aaron Pico joins Submission Radio for the first time, fresh from UFC 314, to discuss his explosive future in the UFC featherweight division.
Aaron Pico joins Submission Radio for his first interview on the show, following his trip to Miami for UFC 314. He expresses excitement about his UFC signing and details his experience at the event, including stepping into the octagon post-fight to get a feel for the environment. Pico reflects on Alexander Volkanovski's performance against Diego Lopez, admitting he predicted Lopez would win but was impressed by Volkanovski's resilience and skill. He analyzes Lopez's toughness but critiques his sloppiness in the fight. The conversation shifts to UFC featherweight matchmaking, with Pico suggesting Jean Silva might deserve the next title shot over Movsar Evloev due to fan excitement. Pico reveals a fight offer with Evloev fell through because Evloev's team reassessed the risk. He discusses potential opponents for his UFC debut, mentioning Brian Ortega, Aljamain Sterling, and Jean Silva as exciting options. Pico also shares his thoughts on other UFC 314 fights, including Yair Rodriguez's win over Patricio Pitbull and Paddy Pimblett's victory over Michael Chandler. He speculates on future matchups, such as Ilia Topuria vs. Paddy Pimblett, and whether Topuria would return to featherweight. Throughout, Pico emphasizes his readiness to fight the best and his confidence in his wrestling and power. The episode includes sponsor ads for Manscaped and Saley, with host reminders for subscriptions. Pico concludes by promising exciting performances in the UFC and encouraging fans to check his highlight reels.

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Pico's UFC 314 reaction lands best when timing and urgency do the talking.

Aaron Pico's first appearance on Submission Radio centers on UFC 314 in Miami, where he looks back on the card, explains why he expected Ilia to win, and connects that result to his own thinking about timing as he moves toward the UFC featherweight division.

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You get Aaron Pico fresh from Miami, sizing up his UFC future after UFC 314.

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