It wasn’t the finish Aaron Pico, or any of his fans, would have envisioned. The 28-year-old California native entered UFC 319, headlined by Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis, carrying big expectations. But his long-awaited UFC debut turned into a nightmare. Facing Manchester’s Lerone Murphy, Pico’s night ended in the worst possible way: a spinning elbow knockout in the opening round.

According to one commentator, the strike knocked the air out of Pico before he even hit the ground! Concern spread quickly as footage showed him lying motionless, with cage side officials rushing to his aid. Reports later confirmed that the UFC’s medical team transported Pico to the hospital. Some clarity finally emerged when Dana White addressed the situation at the post-fight press conference.

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