UFC newcomer Aaron Pico has received some advice from former world champion TJ Dillashaw.
In his debut for the promotion on UFC 319, Aaron Pico was eliminated by Lerone Murphy. It would always be a tough fight for him, but in the end it went as bad as it could have for the former Bellator star.
While we look ahead to the future, it is not entirely clear what is coming for Aaron Pico. He clearly wants to bounce back and set out with the company, but it is easier said than done – especially with 145 pounds.
In a recent podcast performance, TJ Dillashaw gave his opinion about the next steps for Aaron Pico.
TJ Dillashaw’s advice for Aaron Pico
“The first time I ever trained with Aaron Pico when I went back here and started training with Sam Calavitta, and from the first day I had something like:” This boy could be a champion, “Dillashaw said on the Jaxxon podcast.” He is so good because he is an amazingly good wrestler and his boxing is just great. He drops bombs. He has a great liver shot.
“He looked really good in this fight. But again, I go back to (Feints). Pico put things together. His technique was great and his pressure was great, but he just goes ahead without any feints. He doesn’t let Murphy guess what he throws.
“Pico has now been eliminated a few times and he is caught with another back-to-back, turning around elbow. He walks in immediately.”
“Aaron Pico is by far the hardest working athlete with which I have ever worked out,” said Dillashaw. “Like, I work hard. This guy, it’s insane how hard he works with Sam Calavitta in the gym. He puts everything in this thing. I am very sad for him because he is a very talented man.
“He has now been eliminated a few times, which is worrying -pretty heavy knockouts. They are just a few small things that he could do a little better. He is as tense as he fights. He has this tunnel vision that he is constantly looking for knockouts.”
Quotes via Nice junkie
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