The UFC 327 card is beginning to take shape, and the most recent addition is one which has everyone talking. Patricio “Pitbull one of the decorated fighters in combat sports history, is about to square off against rising featherweight contender Aaron Pico on April eleventh in what guarantees to be a must-watch matchup. The event, set to air on Paramount+, already has fight fans circling the date on their calendars.
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Freire needs no introduction to hardcore MMA fans. The Brazilian legend carved out a dynasty in Bellator, capturing featherweight and light-weight titles and defending them with a level of consistency rarely seen in the game. Now fighting under the UFC banner, Pitbull has made it crystal clear that he has no intentions of riding off into the sunset, he wants gold, and he desires to prove that his Bellator dominance was no fluke.
Standing across from him might be Aaron Pico, a former highly touted prospect who has evolved right into a legitimate contender. Pico’s mix of elite wrestling credentials and sharp striking made him one of the anticipated fighters of his generation, and while his early profession saw some growing pains, he has steadily developed right into a dangerous matchup for anyone at 145 kilos. A win over a reputation like Pitbull would immediately catapult him into title conversation.
That is the type of fight that writes itself. Pitbull brings championship pedigree and battle-tested experience, while Pico brings the hungry, explosive energy of a fighter chasing his defining moment. Each men are finishers. Each men are dangerous. The featherweight division might be watching closely.
UFC 327 is shaping as much as be a stacked card, and with Pitbull vs. Pico now locked in, the featherweight division just got a complete lot more interesting. As more bouts are announced in the approaching weeks, expect this card to construct into one of the compelling events of 2026. April eleventh cannot come soon enough.
UFC 327 Confirmed Fights
Foremost Card 9:00 p.m. ET Paramount+
Vacant Light Heavyweight Championship: Jiří Procházka vs. Carlos Ulberg
Flyweight Championship: Joshua Van (c) vs. Tatsuro Taira
Heavyweight: Curtis Blaydes vs. Josh Hokit
Light Heavyweight: Dominick Reyes vs. Johnny Walker
Light Heavyweight: Azamat Murzakanov vs. Paulo Costa
Preliminary Card 6:00 p.m. ET Paramount+
Lightweight: Mateusz Gamrot vs. Esteban Ribovics
Featherweight: Patrício Pitbull vs. Aaron Pico
Lightweight: Beneil Dariush vs. Manuel Torres
Welterweight: Kevin Holland vs. Randy Brown
Middleweight: Kelvin Gastelum vs. Vicente Luque
Women’s Strawweight: Tatiana Suarez vs. Loopy Godinez