UFC 319 star Aaron Pico was transported to the hospital following his brutal KO loss to Lerone Murphy.

The former Bellator standout made his eagerly-anticipated octagon bow against the Brit on a stacked Chicago card.

But he was rendered UNCONSCIOUS in the first round thanks to a sensational spinning elbow from Murphy.

Murphy, 34, separated Pico from consciousness by beautifully timing his clinch entry against the cage and uncorking a picture-perfect elbow to the dome.

Pico was out before he hit the octagon canvas and before Murphy landed an academic hammerfist.

The 28-year-old was out cold for several moments before UFC medical staff and security ushered him backstage.

And he was promptly taken to the hospital for further medical assessments.

UFC supremo Dana White said in the p

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