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Aaron Pico

May 03, 2024

Aaron Pico (born September 23, 1996) is an American mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who currently competes in the featherweight division of Bellator MMA.[6] As a freestyle wrestler, Pico competed at 65 kilograms, where he placed second at 2016 US Olympic Team Trials and holds multiple national and international championships. In the age–group, he was a two–time Junior World Championship medalist and a Cadet World Champion.[7]

Aaron Pico
Pico in 2014
BornAaron Pico
(1996-09-23) September 23, 1996 (age 27)
Whittier, California, U.S.
ResidenceWhittier, California, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Height5 ft 8 in (173 cm)
Weight145 lb (66 kg; 10.4 st)
DivisionLightweight (155 lbs) (2017)
Featherweight (145 lbs) (2017–present)
Reach70+1⁄2 in (179 cm)
StyleWrestling, Boxing, Pankration
Fighting out ofAlbuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
TeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy (2014–2017)[1]
The Body Shop MMA (2017–2019)[1]
Jackson Wink MMA Academy (2019–present)[2]
TrainerGreg Jackson (Head Coach)
Valentin Kalika, Sazhid Sazhidov (formerly) (Wrestling)
Sam Calavitta (Strength and Conditioning)
Roberto Alencar (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu)
Freddie Roach (Boxing)
Brandon Gibson (Striking)
RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu under Roberto Alencar[3]
WrestlingOlympic Freestyle Wrestling[4]
Greco-Roman Wrestling[5]
Years active2017–present
Mixed martial arts record
Total17
Wins13
By knockout9
By submission2
By decision2
Losses4
By knockout3
By submission1
Mixed martial arts record from Sherdog
Medal record
Men's freestyle wrestling
Representing  United States
Alexander Medved Prizes
2016 Minsk 70 kg
Granma Cup
2015 Habana City 65 kg
Grand Prix of Spain
2014 Madrid 65 kg
Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane
2014 Nice 65 kg
Junior World Championships
2014 Zagreb 66 kg
2015 Salvador da Bahia 66 kg
Cadet World Championships
2013 Zrenjanin 63 kg

Background edit

Pico is a seventh-generation Californio and a member of the Pico family of California, as great-great-great-great-grandson of Pío Pico, 10th Governor of Alta California.[8] He started boxing at the age of ten and also competed in Pankration tournaments.[9]

Wrestling career edit

Early career edit

Pico started wrestling at the age of four, while also competing in multiple other combat sports.[9] During his freshman year of high school, Pico capped off a perfect 42–0 season at St. John Bosco High School and won the CIF state championship at 132 pounds.[10][11] Afterwards, Pico would compete in freestyle, and after making the US Cadet World Team, he claimed the Cadet World Championship at 63 kilograms.[12] He would also make his senior freestyle debut at age 18, defeating Alibeggadzhi Emeev in a lopsided decision in a dual meet against Russia.[13] In a surprising turn of events, Pico, the top–ranked high school wrestler in the country, signed major endorsement contracts with Dethrone Royalty, an MMA lifestyle apparel company, and a multi–year shoe endorsement with Nike, turning into a professional athlete in 2014.[14] This led him unable to compete in collegiate wrestling as per the rules of the NCAA, but Pico announced he intended to focus solely in freestyle to continue a mixed martial arts career after a 2016 Summer Olympic run, foregoing further education.[15] Before his MMA debut, Pico explained:[16]

"I always had it in mind that I would be an MMA fighter. I'm not going to waste my time with four, five years of college and get my MMA career started. I said I'm going to be in MMA so, I want to try and make this Olympic team, win a gold and then become a MMA fighter."

Freestyle edit

2014 edit

In 2014, Pico claimed the US Junior National Championship in April when he flawlessly defeated outstanding NCAA All–American from Penn State Zain Retherford in the finals, and went on to defeat him two more times in June for the US Junior World Team spot.[17] In July, Pico competed in the senior level, claiming a silver medal from the prestigious Grand Prix of Spain, falling to Yasar Dogu International champion Frank Chamizo.[18] In August, he competed at the Junior World Championships, where he defeated the eventual accomplished Daichi Takatani first round, and went on to defeat four more points by technical fall before facing eventual 2016 Olympic Gold medalist from Iran Hassan Yazdani, whom he lost to on points.[19] In October, he placed third at the prestigious Soslan Andiev International in Russia.[18] In November, he claimed his first senior level gold medal, winning the Henri Deglane Grand Prix, earning the biggest win of his career over 2013 World Champion from Armenia David Safaryan in the finals.[20]

2015 edit

To start off the year, he competed at the Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin in January, placing 21st after losing first round to Akhmed Chakaev.[21] In February, he claimed the Cerro Pelado International championship, defeating Pan American champions, Franklin Marén and Alejandro Valdés, and two–time US World Team Member Reece Humphrey.[22] In April 6, Pico fell to Dan Hodge Trophy winner Brent Metcalf in a dual meet against Iowa.[23] He then went back to the junior level to claim the US National Championship in May and the US World Team spot in June, defeating Zain Retherford three times in the process.[24] In August, Pico placed third at the Junior World Championships, bringing a bronze medal to the United States.[25] Back to the senior level, Pico placed fifth at the Intercontinental Cup, third at the Bill Farrell International and fourth at the US Nationals (qualifying for the 2016 US Olympic Team Trials) before the year ended.[26][27]

2016 edit

To open up the Olympic year, he moved up to 70 kilograms for two tournaments, placing fifth at the Ukrainian International Open and third at the Alexander Medved Prizes, compiling notable victories over Nazar Kulchytskyy, 2010 Asian Games Gold medalist from Mongolia Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran and 2015 U23 European Continental medalist from Belarus Andrei Karpach.[28][29] At the US Olympic Team Trials, Pico defeated 2010 NCAA champion Jason Ness, two–time NCAA champion and US National runner–up Jordan Oliver and three–time US National champion Reece Humphrey to make the best–of–three. In the finals, he faced reigning Pan American champion and 2012 NCAA champion Frank Molinaro, whom he was 2–1 against.[30] After defeating Molinaro first round, Pico was downed twice in razor close matches, losing his opportunity of becoming an Olympian at age 19.[31] This was Pico's last wrestling match before transitioning into MMA.[32] Molinaro went on to place fifth at the Olympics.

Boxing and pankration edit

In addition to wrestling, Pico also competed in boxing and Pankration. Pico won the national PAL championship in 2008 and was national Junior Golden Gloves champion in 2009, he won 'most outstanding boxer' at both tournaments. In Pankration, Pico also was a national champion in 2008. In addition, Pico went to Ukraine in 2010, and won the golden cup European Pankration championship. During this time Pico also won the California state championships in both sports.[33]

Mixed martial arts career edit

Pico signed an endorsement contract with Dethrone Royalty[when?], an MMA lifestyle apparel company owned by Nick Swinmurn, founder of Zappos and ownership partner of the Golden State Warriors.[citation needed]

In April 2014, Aaron signed a multi-year shoe endorsement with Nike.[14][34]

Bellator MMA edit

In early November 2014, Aaron signed a long term unprecedented contract with MMA promoter Bellator MMA and its parent company Viacom, as their new blue chip prospect.[35] Bellator MMA President, Scott Coker stated, "Simply put, Aaron has all the makings of MMA's next great superstar, and to have him here at Bellator MMA is something special. Like many of us in the MMA community, Aaron is someone we've been watching closely over the last few years, and after sitting down with Bob Cook and his team, getting a chance to meet Aaron, and hearing his long-term aspirations, the fit became very obvious."[36]

Pico made his professional MMA debut at Bellator NYC on June 24, 2017, at the Madison Square Garden. He lost to Zach Freeman via submission just 24 seconds into the first round in an upset.[37]

After his upset loss to Freeman, Pico moved down to the featherweight division and faced Justin Linn at Bellator 183 on September 23, 2017.[38] He won the fight via knockout in the first round.

Pico faced Shane Krutchen at Bellator 192 on January 20, 2018.[39] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[40] with a brutal left to Krutchen's body.[41]

Pico faced Lee Morrison at Bellator 199 on May 12, 2018.[42] He won the fight via TKO in the first round.[43]

Pico faced Leandro Higo at Bellator 206 on September 29, 2018.[44] He won the fight via technical knockout in round one.[45]

Pico faced Henry Corrales at Bellator 214 on January 26, 2019. He lost the fight via knockout in the first round.[46]

Pico faced Ádám Borics at Bellator 222 on June 14, 2019.[47] He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round.[48]

Pico faced Daniel Carey at Bellator 238 on January 25, 2020.[49] He won the fight via knockout in the second round.[50]

Pico faced Chris Hatley Jr. at Bellator 242 on July 24, 2020.[51] He won the fight via submission in the first round.[52]

Pico faced John de Jesus at Bellator 252 on November 12, 2020.[53] He won via second round knockout.[54]

Pico was expected to face Aiden Lee on April 16, 2021, at Bellator 257.[55] However, on April 4, Pico had to pull out of the bout due to medical issues.[56] The fight eventually took place at Bellator 260 on June 11, 2021.[57] He won the fight via submission in the third round.[58]

Pico faced Justin Gonzales on November 12, 2021, at Bellator 271.[59] He won the bout in dominant fashion via unanimous decision.[60]

As the first bout of his new, multi-fight contract Pico was scheduled to face Jeremy Kennedy on April 15, 2022, at Bellator 277.[61][62] However, Kennedy withdrew 8 days before the event and Adli Edwards replaced him.[63][64] He won the bout via TKO in the third round.[65]

The bout against Jeremy Kennedy was rebooked for October 1, 2022, at Bellator 286.[66] After hurting his shoulder mid way through the first round, the bout was stopped after the first round by the doctor.[67] It was later revealed that Pico had not sustained a break, just a dislocation.[68]

Pico was scheduled to return from injury against Otto Rodrigues on April 22, 2023, at Bellator 295.[69] However, Rodrigues had to pull out with injury in early April and was replaced by James Gonzalez.[70] He won the bout via unanimous decision.[71]

Pico faced Pedro Carvalho on September 23, 2023, at Bellator 299.[72] He won the fight via ground and pound TKO in the first round.[73]

Pico was scheduled to face Gabriel Alves Braga on February 24 2024, at PFL vs. Bellator.[74] Braga was pulled from the bout and booked against Patrício Pitbull on the same card, while Pico was booked in a rematch against Henry Corrales.[75] Pico won the bout via TKO in the first round.[76]

Personal life edit

Aaron Pico is a seventh generation Californio.[77] Pico is a direct descendant of Pío de Jesus Pico, who was the last Mexican Governor of California under the Providence of Mexico.[78]

Pico and his wife Kylie have a son, Valentino (born 2021).[79]

Championships and accomplishments edit

  • Freestyle wrestling
    • 2016 US Olympic Team Trials Senior Men Freestyle 65 kg 2nd place
    • 2016 Alexander Medved International Senior Men Freestyle 65 kg Bronze Medal
    • 2015 Cerro Pelado International Senior Men Freestyle 65 kg Champion – Havana, Cuba[80]
    • 2014 Henri Deglane Challenge Senior Men Freestyle 65 kg Champion – Nice, France[81]
    • 2014 Soslan Andiyev Senior Men Freestyle 70 kg Bronze Medal – North Ossetia – Alania, Russia[82]
    • 2014 Grand Prix of Spain Senior Men Freestyle 65 kg Silver Medal – Madrid, Spain[83]
  • Boxing
    • 2008 Desert Showdown Champ – Indio, CA
    • 2008 California State PAL Champ – Oxnard, CA
    • 2008 National PAL Champ – Tournament Outstanding Boxer Award– Oxnard, CA
    • 2009 Desert Showdown Champ – Indio, CA
    • 2009 National Junior Golden Gloves Championship Champ – Mesquite, NV Tournament Outstanding Boxer Award
  • Pankration
    • 2008 – CA State Pankration Championships Champ – Santa Ana, CA
    • 2008 – National Pankration Championships Champ – Santa Ana, CA[84]
    • 2009 – CA State Pankration Championships Champ – Santa Ana, CA[85]
    • 2010 – Golden Cup European Pankration Champ – Kharkov, Ukraine[86]

Mixed martial arts record edit

Professional record breakdown
17 matches 13 wins 4 losses
By knockout 9 3
By submission 2 1
By decision 2 0
Res. Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes
Win 13–4 Henry Corrales TKO (punches) PFL vs. Bellator February 24, 2024 1 4:53 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Lightweight bout.
Win 12–4 Pedro Carvalho TKO (punches) Bellator 299 September 23, 2023 1 3:05 Dublin, Ireland
Win 11–4 James Gonzalez Decision (unanimous) Bellator 295 April 22, 2023 3 5:00 Honolulu, Hawaii, United States
Loss 10–4 Jeremy Kennedy TKO (shoulder injury) Bellator 286 October 1, 2022 1 5:00 Long Beach, California, United States
Win 10–3 Adli Edwards TKO (punches) Bellator 277 April 15, 2022 3 0:55 San Jose, California, United States Catchweight (150 lb) bout.
Win 9–3 Justin Gonzales Decision (unanimous) Bellator 271 November 12, 2021 3 5:00 Hollywood, Florida, United States
Win 8–3 Aiden Lee Submission (anaconda choke) Bellator 260 June 11, 2021 3 1:33 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 7–3 John de Jesus KO (punch) Bellator 252 November 12, 2020 2 4:12 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 6–3 Chris Hatley Submission (rear-naked choke) Bellator 242 July 24, 2020 1 2:10 Uncasville, Connecticut, United States
Win 5–3 Daniel Carey KO (punch) Bellator 238 January 25, 2020 2 0:15 Inglewood, California, United States
Loss 4–3 Ádám Borics TKO (flying knee and punches) Bellator 222 June 14, 2019 2 3:55 New York City, New York, United States
Loss 4–2 Henry Corrales KO (punches) Bellator 214 January 26, 2019 1 1:07 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 4–1 Leandro Higo TKO (punches) Bellator 206 September 29, 2018 1 3:19 San Jose, California, United States
Win 3–1 Lee Morrison TKO (punches) Bellator 199 May 12, 2018 1 1:10 San Jose, California, United States
Win 2–1 Shane Kruchten KO (punch to the body) Bellator 192 January 20, 2018 1 0:37 Inglewood, California, United States
Win 1–1 Justin Linn KO (punch) Bellator 183 September 24, 2017 1 3:45 San Jose, California, United States Featherweight debut.
Loss 0–1 Zach Freeman Submission (guillotine choke) Bellator 180 June 24, 2017 1 0:24 New York City, New York, United States Lightweight debut.

[87]

Freestyle record edit

Senior Freestyle Matches
Res. Record Opponent Score Date Event Location
2016 US Olympic Team Trials   at 65 kg
Loss 40–14   Frank Molinaro 4–4 April 9–10, 2016 2016 US Olympic Team Trials

  Iowa City, Iowa

Loss 40–13   Frank Molinaro 3–4
Win 40–12   Frank Molinaro 4–2
Win 39–12   Reece Humphrey TF 12–1
Win 38–12   Jordan Oliver 11–9
Win 37–12   Jayson Ness TF 20–9
2016 Alexander Medved Prizes   at 70 kg
Win 36–12   Davit Tlashadze 10–5 February 18–19, 2016 2016 Alexander Medved Prizes Ranking Series

  Minsk, Belarus

Loss 35–12   Zurabi Iakobishvili 3–5
Win 35–11   Andrei Karpach TF 12–0
Win 34–11   Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran TF 11–0
Win 33–11   Kanat Musabekov TF 14–4
2016 Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial 5th at 70 kg
Loss 32–11   Valter Margaryan February 13–14, 2016 XXth Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial

  Kiev, Ukraine

Loss 32–10   Saeed Dadashpour 3–7
Win 32–9   Nazar Kulchytskyy 6–2
2015 US Nationals 4th at 65 kg
Loss 31–9   Reece Humphrey TF 0–10 December 17–19, 2015 2015 US Senior National Championships

  Las Vegas, Nevada

Win 31–8   Frank Molinaro 14–5
Loss 30–8   Logan Stieber 5–13
Win 30–7   Kellen Russell 10–3
Win 29–7   Justin Feldman TF 10–0
Win 28–7   Nick Dardanes 6–0
2015 Bill Farrell Open   at 65 kg
Win 27–7   Frank Molinaro 7–4 November 5–7, 2015 2015 Bill Farrell International Open

  New York City, New York

Win 26–7   Jason Chamberlain 11–4
Win 25–7   Nazar Kulchytskyy 8–2
Win 24–7   Kendric Maple TF 11–0
Loss 23–7   Frank Molinaro 2–4
Win 23–6   Filip Stefanov TF 10–0
Win 22–6   Mario Mason TF 10–0
2015 Intercontinental Cup 5th at 70 kg
Loss 21–6   Azamat Omurzhanov 4–4 October 16–18, 2015 2015 Intercontinental Cup

  Khasavyurt, Russia

Loss 21–5   Amir Berukov 8–12
Win 21–4   Abutalim Gamzaev 13–9
Win 20–4   Magomed Khizriev 11–9
Win 19–4   Arsen Gusbanov TF 11–0
Loss 18–4   Brent Metcalf 3–5 April 6, 2015 2015 Agon V

  Cedar Rapids, Iowa

2015 Granma y Cerro Pelado International   at 65 kg
Win 18–3   Reece Humphrey 6–0 February 11–15, 2015 2015 Granma y Cerro Pelado International

  Havana, Cuba

Win 17–3   Alejandro Valdés 5–2
Win 16–3   Franklin Maren 1–1
Win 15–3   Matheus Frota TF 10–0
2015 Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix 21st at 65 kg
Loss 14–3   Akhmed Chakaev 3–6 January 22–26, 2015 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin 2015

  Krasnoyarsk, Russia

2014 Henri Deglane Grand Prix   at 65 kg
Win 14–2   Devid Safaryan 7–5 November 28–29, 2014 2014 Henri Deglane Challenge

  Nice, France

Win 13–2   Davit Berdznishvili 10–5
Win 11–2   Maxime Fiquet TF 12–0
Win 10–2   Ruslan Mukhtarov TF 14–4
Win 9–2   Bruno Lawson TF 11–0
2014 Soslan Andiev International   at 70 kg
Win 8–2   TF October 24, 2014 2014 Soslan Andiev International

  Vladikavkaz, Russia

Win 7–2   TF
Win 6–2   TF
Loss 5–2   Magomed Khizriev
Win 5–1   TF
2014 Spain Grand Prix   at 65 kg
Loss 4–1   Frank Chamizo 2–4 July 5, 2014 2014 Grand Prix of Spain

  Madrid, Spain

Win 4–0   Lee Seung-bong TF 10–0
Win 3–0   Abdollahpour Gholamreza 9–1
Win 2–0   Rodrigue Lawson Massamba TF 11–0
Win 1–0   Alibeggadzhi Emeev 8–0 November 16, 2013 2013 USA vs. Russia Dual Meet I

  Clifton Park, New York

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aaron, pico, born, september, 1996, american, mixed, martial, artist, former, freestyle, wrestler, currently, competes, featherweight, division, bellator, freestyle, wrestler, pico, competed, kilograms, where, placed, second, 2016, olympic, team, trials, holds. Aaron Pico born September 23 1996 is an American mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler who currently competes in the featherweight division of Bellator MMA 6 As a freestyle wrestler Pico competed at 65 kilograms where he placed second at 2016 US Olympic Team Trials and holds multiple national and international championships In the age group he was a two time Junior World Championship medalist and a Cadet World Champion 7 Aaron PicoPico in 2014BornAaron Pico 1996 09 23 September 23 1996 age 27 Whittier California U S ResidenceWhittier California U S NationalityAmericanHeight5 ft 8 in 173 cm Weight145 lb 66 kg 10 4 st DivisionLightweight 155 lbs 2017 Featherweight 145 lbs 2017 present Reach70 1 2 in 179 cm StyleWrestling Boxing PankrationFighting out ofAlbuquerque New Mexico U S TeamAmerican Kickboxing Academy 2014 2017 1 The Body Shop MMA 2017 2019 1 Jackson Wink MMA Academy 2019 present 2 TrainerGreg Jackson Head Coach Valentin Kalika Sazhid Sazhidov formerly Wrestling Sam Calavitta Strength and Conditioning Roberto Alencar Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Freddie Roach Boxing Brandon Gibson Striking RankBlue belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu under Roberto Alencar 3 WrestlingOlympic Freestyle Wrestling 4 Greco Roman Wrestling 5 Years active2017 presentMixed martial arts recordTotal17Wins13By knockout9By submission2By decision2Losses4By knockout3By submission1Mixed martial arts record from SherdogMedal record Men s freestyle wrestling Representing United States Alexander Medved Prizes 2016 Minsk 70 kg Granma Cup 2015 Habana City 65 kg Grand Prix of Spain 2014 Madrid 65 kg Grand Prix de France Henri Deglane 2014 Nice 65 kg Junior World Championships 2014 Zagreb 66 kg 2015 Salvador da Bahia 66 kg Cadet World Championships 2013 Zrenjanin 63 kg Contents 1 Background 2 Wrestling career 2 1 Early career 2 2 Freestyle 2 2 1 2014 2 2 2 2015 2 2 3 2016 3 Boxing and pankration 4 Mixed martial arts career 4 1 Bellator MMA 5 Personal life 6 Championships and accomplishments 7 Mixed martial arts record 8 Freestyle record 9 See also 10 References 11 External linksBackground editPico is a seventh generation Californio and a member of the Pico family of California as great great great great grandson of Pio Pico 10th Governor of Alta California 8 He started boxing at the age of ten and also competed in Pankration tournaments 9 Wrestling career editEarly career edit Pico started wrestling at the age of four while also competing in multiple other combat sports 9 During his freshman year of high school Pico capped off a perfect 42 0 season at St John Bosco High School and won the CIF state championship at 132 pounds 10 11 Afterwards Pico would compete in freestyle and after making the US Cadet World Team he claimed the Cadet World Championship at 63 kilograms 12 He would also make his senior freestyle debut at age 18 defeating Alibeggadzhi Emeev in a lopsided decision in a dual meet against Russia 13 In a surprising turn of events Pico the top ranked high school wrestler in the country signed major endorsement contracts with Dethrone Royalty an MMA lifestyle apparel company and a multi year shoe endorsement with Nike turning into a professional athlete in 2014 14 This led him unable to compete in collegiate wrestling as per the rules of the NCAA but Pico announced he intended to focus solely in freestyle to continue a mixed martial arts career after a 2016 Summer Olympic run foregoing further education 15 Before his MMA debut Pico explained 16 I always had it in mind that I would be an MMA fighter I m not going to waste my time with four five years of college and get my MMA career started I said I m going to be in MMA so I want to try and make this Olympic team win a gold and then become a MMA fighter Freestyle edit 2014 edit In 2014 Pico claimed the US Junior National Championship in April when he flawlessly defeated outstanding NCAA All American from Penn State Zain Retherford in the finals and went on to defeat him two more times in June for the US Junior World Team spot 17 In July Pico competed in the senior level claiming a silver medal from the prestigious Grand Prix of Spain falling to Yasar Dogu International champion Frank Chamizo 18 In August he competed at the Junior World Championships where he defeated the eventual accomplished Daichi Takatani first round and went on to defeat four more points by technical fall before facing eventual 2016 Olympic Gold medalist from Iran Hassan Yazdani whom he lost to on points 19 In October he placed third at the prestigious Soslan Andiev International in Russia 18 In November he claimed his first senior level gold medal winning the Henri Deglane Grand Prix earning the biggest win of his career over 2013 World Champion from Armenia David Safaryan in the finals 20 2015 edit To start off the year he competed at the Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin in January placing 21st after losing first round to Akhmed Chakaev 21 In February he claimed the Cerro Pelado International championship defeating Pan American champions Franklin Maren and Alejandro Valdes and two time US World Team Member Reece Humphrey 22 In April 6 Pico fell to Dan Hodge Trophy winner Brent Metcalf in a dual meet against Iowa 23 He then went back to the junior level to claim the US National Championship in May and the US World Team spot in June defeating Zain Retherford three times in the process 24 In August Pico placed third at the Junior World Championships bringing a bronze medal to the United States 25 Back to the senior level Pico placed fifth at the Intercontinental Cup third at the Bill Farrell International and fourth at the US Nationals qualifying for the 2016 US Olympic Team Trials before the year ended 26 27 2016 edit To open up the Olympic year he moved up to 70 kilograms for two tournaments placing fifth at the Ukrainian International Open and third at the Alexander Medved Prizes compiling notable victories over Nazar Kulchytskyy 2010 Asian Games Gold medalist from Mongolia Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran and 2015 U23 European Continental medalist from Belarus Andrei Karpach 28 29 At the US Olympic Team Trials Pico defeated 2010 NCAA champion Jason Ness two time NCAA champion and US National runner up Jordan Oliver and three time US National champion Reece Humphrey to make the best of three In the finals he faced reigning Pan American champion and 2012 NCAA champion Frank Molinaro whom he was 2 1 against 30 After defeating Molinaro first round Pico was downed twice in razor close matches losing his opportunity of becoming an Olympian at age 19 31 This was Pico s last wrestling match before transitioning into MMA 32 Molinaro went on to place fifth at the Olympics Boxing and pankration editIn addition to wrestling Pico also competed in boxing and Pankration Pico won the national PAL championship in 2008 and was national Junior Golden Gloves champion in 2009 he won most outstanding boxer at both tournaments In Pankration Pico also was a national champion in 2008 In addition Pico went to Ukraine in 2010 and won the golden cup European Pankration championship During this time Pico also won the California state championships in both sports 33 Mixed martial arts career editPico signed an endorsement contract with Dethrone Royalty when an MMA lifestyle apparel company owned by Nick Swinmurn founder of Zappos and ownership partner of the Golden State Warriors citation needed In April 2014 Aaron signed a multi year shoe endorsement with Nike 14 34 Bellator MMA edit In early November 2014 Aaron signed a long term unprecedented contract with MMA promoter Bellator MMA and its parent company Viacom as their new blue chip prospect 35 Bellator MMA President Scott Coker stated Simply put Aaron has all the makings of MMA s next great superstar and to have him here at Bellator MMA is something special Like many of us in the MMA community Aaron is someone we ve been watching closely over the last few years and after sitting down with Bob Cook and his team getting a chance to meet Aaron and hearing his long term aspirations the fit became very obvious 36 Pico made his professional MMA debut at Bellator NYC on June 24 2017 at the Madison Square Garden He lost to Zach Freeman via submission just 24 seconds into the first round in an upset 37 After his upset loss to Freeman Pico moved down to the featherweight division and faced Justin Linn at Bellator 183 on September 23 2017 38 He won the fight via knockout in the first round Pico faced Shane Krutchen at Bellator 192 on January 20 2018 39 He won the fight via TKO in the first round 40 with a brutal left to Krutchen s body 41 Pico faced Lee Morrison at Bellator 199 on May 12 2018 42 He won the fight via TKO in the first round 43 Pico faced Leandro Higo at Bellator 206 on September 29 2018 44 He won the fight via technical knockout in round one 45 Pico faced Henry Corrales at Bellator 214 on January 26 2019 He lost the fight via knockout in the first round 46 Pico faced Adam Borics at Bellator 222 on June 14 2019 47 He lost the fight via technical knockout in the second round 48 Pico faced Daniel Carey at Bellator 238 on January 25 2020 49 He won the fight via knockout in the second round 50 Pico faced Chris Hatley Jr at Bellator 242 on July 24 2020 51 He won the fight via submission in the first round 52 Pico faced John de Jesus at Bellator 252 on November 12 2020 53 He won via second round knockout 54 Pico was expected to face Aiden Lee on April 16 2021 at Bellator 257 55 However on April 4 Pico had to pull out of the bout due to medical issues 56 The fight eventually took place at Bellator 260 on June 11 2021 57 He won the fight via submission in the third round 58 Pico faced Justin Gonzales on November 12 2021 at Bellator 271 59 He won the bout in dominant fashion via unanimous decision 60 As the first bout of his new multi fight contract Pico was scheduled to face Jeremy Kennedy on April 15 2022 at Bellator 277 61 62 However Kennedy withdrew 8 days before the event and Adli Edwards replaced him 63 64 He won the bout via TKO in the third round 65 The bout against Jeremy Kennedy was rebooked for October 1 2022 at Bellator 286 66 After hurting his shoulder mid way through the first round the bout was stopped after the first round by the doctor 67 It was later revealed that Pico had not sustained a break just a dislocation 68 Pico was scheduled to return from injury against Otto Rodrigues on April 22 2023 at Bellator 295 69 However Rodrigues had to pull out with injury in early April and was replaced by James Gonzalez 70 He won the bout via unanimous decision 71 Pico faced Pedro Carvalho on September 23 2023 at Bellator 299 72 He won the fight via ground and pound TKO in the first round 73 Pico was scheduled to face Gabriel Alves Braga on February 24 2024 at PFL vs Bellator 74 Braga was pulled from the bout and booked against Patricio Pitbull on the same card while Pico was booked in a rematch against Henry Corrales 75 Pico won the bout via TKO in the first round 76 Personal life editAaron Pico is a seventh generation Californio 77 Pico is a direct descendant of Pio de Jesus Pico who was the last Mexican Governor of California under the Providence of Mexico 78 Pico and his wife Kylie have a son Valentino born 2021 79 Championships and accomplishments editFreestyle wrestling 2016 US Olympic Team Trials Senior Men Freestyle 65 kg 2nd place 2016 Alexander Medved International Senior Men Freestyle 65 kg Bronze Medal 2015 Cerro Pelado International Senior Men Freestyle 65 kg Champion Havana Cuba 80 2014 Henri Deglane Challenge Senior Men Freestyle 65 kg Champion Nice France 81 2014 Soslan Andiyev Senior Men Freestyle 70 kg Bronze Medal North Ossetia Alania Russia 82 2014 Grand Prix of Spain Senior Men Freestyle 65 kg Silver Medal Madrid Spain 83 Boxing 2008 Desert Showdown Champ Indio CA 2008 California State PAL Champ Oxnard CA 2008 National PAL Champ Tournament Outstanding Boxer Award Oxnard CA 2009 Desert Showdown Champ Indio CA 2009 National Junior Golden Gloves Championship Champ Mesquite NV Tournament Outstanding Boxer Award Pankration 2008 CA State Pankration Championships Champ Santa Ana CA 2008 National Pankration Championships Champ Santa Ana CA 84 2009 CA State Pankration Championships Champ Santa Ana CA 85 2010 Golden Cup European Pankration Champ Kharkov Ukraine 86 Mixed martial arts record editProfessional record breakdown 17 matches 13 wins 4 losses By knockout 9 3 By submission 2 1 By decision 2 0 Res Record Opponent Method Event Date Round Time Location Notes Win 13 4 Henry Corrales TKO punches PFL vs Bellator February 24 2024 1 4 53 Riyadh Saudi Arabia Lightweight bout Win 12 4 Pedro Carvalho TKO punches Bellator 299 September 23 2023 1 3 05 Dublin Ireland Win 11 4 James Gonzalez Decision unanimous Bellator 295 April 22 2023 3 5 00 Honolulu Hawaii United States Loss 10 4 Jeremy Kennedy TKO shoulder injury Bellator 286 October 1 2022 1 5 00 Long Beach California United States Win 10 3 Adli Edwards TKO punches Bellator 277 April 15 2022 3 0 55 San Jose California United States Catchweight 150 lb bout Win 9 3 Justin Gonzales Decision unanimous Bellator 271 November 12 2021 3 5 00 Hollywood Florida United States Win 8 3 Aiden Lee Submission anaconda choke Bellator 260 June 11 2021 3 1 33 Uncasville Connecticut United States Win 7 3 John de Jesus KO punch Bellator 252 November 12 2020 2 4 12 Uncasville Connecticut United States Win 6 3 Chris Hatley Submission rear naked choke Bellator 242 July 24 2020 1 2 10 Uncasville Connecticut United States Win 5 3 Daniel Carey KO punch Bellator 238 January 25 2020 2 0 15 Inglewood California United States Loss 4 3 Adam Borics TKO flying knee and punches Bellator 222 June 14 2019 2 3 55 New York City New York United States Loss 4 2 Henry Corrales KO punches Bellator 214 January 26 2019 1 1 07 Inglewood California United States Win 4 1 Leandro Higo TKO punches Bellator 206 September 29 2018 1 3 19 San Jose California United States Win 3 1 Lee Morrison TKO punches Bellator 199 May 12 2018 1 1 10 San Jose California United States Win 2 1 Shane Kruchten KO punch to the body Bellator 192 January 20 2018 1 0 37 Inglewood California United States Win 1 1 Justin Linn KO punch Bellator 183 September 24 2017 1 3 45 San Jose California United States Featherweight debut Loss 0 1 Zach Freeman Submission guillotine choke Bellator 180 June 24 2017 1 0 24 New York City New York United States Lightweight debut 87 Freestyle record editSenior Freestyle Matches Res Record Opponent Score Date Event Location 2016 US Olympic Team Trials nbsp at 65 kg Loss 40 14 nbsp Frank Molinaro 4 4 April 9 10 2016 2016 US Olympic Team Trials nbsp Iowa City Iowa Loss 40 13 nbsp Frank Molinaro 3 4 Win 40 12 nbsp Frank Molinaro 4 2 Win 39 12 nbsp Reece Humphrey TF 12 1 Win 38 12 nbsp Jordan Oliver 11 9 Win 37 12 nbsp Jayson Ness TF 20 9 2016 Alexander Medved Prizes nbsp at 70 kg Win 36 12 nbsp Davit Tlashadze 10 5 February 18 19 2016 2016 Alexander Medved Prizes Ranking Series nbsp Minsk Belarus Loss 35 12 nbsp Zurabi Iakobishvili 3 5 Win 35 11 nbsp Andrei Karpach TF 12 0 Win 34 11 nbsp Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran TF 11 0 Win 33 11 nbsp Kanat Musabekov TF 14 4 2016 Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial 5th at 70 kg Loss 32 11 nbsp Valter Margaryan February 13 14 2016 XXth Outstanding Ukrainian Wrestlers and Coaches Memorial nbsp Kiev Ukraine Loss 32 10 nbsp Saeed Dadashpour 3 7 Win 32 9 nbsp Nazar Kulchytskyy 6 2 2015 US Nationals 4th at 65 kg Loss 31 9 nbsp Reece Humphrey TF 0 10 December 17 19 2015 2015 US Senior National Championships nbsp Las Vegas Nevada Win 31 8 nbsp Frank Molinaro 14 5 Loss 30 8 nbsp Logan Stieber 5 13 Win 30 7 nbsp Kellen Russell 10 3 Win 29 7 nbsp Justin Feldman TF 10 0 Win 28 7 nbsp Nick Dardanes 6 0 2015 Bill Farrell Open nbsp at 65 kg Win 27 7 nbsp Frank Molinaro 7 4 November 5 7 2015 2015 Bill Farrell International Open nbsp New York City New York Win 26 7 nbsp Jason Chamberlain 11 4 Win 25 7 nbsp Nazar Kulchytskyy 8 2 Win 24 7 nbsp Kendric Maple TF 11 0 Loss 23 7 nbsp Frank Molinaro 2 4 Win 23 6 nbsp Filip Stefanov TF 10 0 Win 22 6 nbsp Mario Mason TF 10 0 2015 Intercontinental Cup 5th at 70 kg Loss 21 6 nbsp Azamat Omurzhanov 4 4 October 16 18 2015 2015 Intercontinental Cup nbsp Khasavyurt Russia Loss 21 5 nbsp Amir Berukov 8 12 Win 21 4 nbsp Abutalim Gamzaev 13 9 Win 20 4 nbsp Magomed Khizriev 11 9 Win 19 4 nbsp Arsen Gusbanov TF 11 0 Loss 18 4 nbsp Brent Metcalf 3 5 April 6 2015 2015 Agon V nbsp Cedar Rapids Iowa 2015 Granma y Cerro Pelado International nbsp at 65 kg Win 18 3 nbsp Reece Humphrey 6 0 February 11 15 2015 2015 Granma y Cerro Pelado International nbsp Havana Cuba Win 17 3 nbsp Alejandro Valdes 5 2 Win 16 3 nbsp Franklin Maren 1 1 Win 15 3 nbsp Matheus Frota TF 10 0 2015 Ivan Yarygin Golden Grand Prix 21st at 65 kg Loss 14 3 nbsp Akhmed Chakaev 3 6 January 22 26 2015 Golden Grand Prix Ivan Yarygin 2015 nbsp Krasnoyarsk Russia 2014 Henri Deglane Grand Prix nbsp at 65 kg Win 14 2 nbsp Devid Safaryan 7 5 November 28 29 2014 2014 Henri Deglane Challenge nbsp Nice France Win 13 2 nbsp Davit Berdznishvili 10 5 Win 11 2 nbsp Maxime Fiquet TF 12 0 Win 10 2 nbsp Ruslan Mukhtarov TF 14 4 Win 9 2 nbsp Bruno Lawson TF 11 0 2014 Soslan Andiev International nbsp at 70 kg Win 8 2 nbsp TF October 24 2014 2014 Soslan Andiev International nbsp Vladikavkaz Russia Win 7 2 nbsp TF Win 6 2 nbsp TF Loss 5 2 nbsp Magomed Khizriev Win 5 1 nbsp TF 2014 Spain Grand Prix nbsp at 65 kg Loss 4 1 nbsp Frank Chamizo 2 4 July 5 2014 2014 Grand Prix of Spain nbsp Madrid Spain Win 4 0 nbsp Lee Seung bong TF 10 0 Win 3 0 nbsp Abdollahpour Gholamreza 9 1 Win 2 0 nbsp Rodrigue Lawson Massamba TF 11 0 Win 1 0 nbsp Alibeggadzhi Emeev 8 0 November 16 2013 2013 USA vs Russia Dual Meet I nbsp Clifton Park New YorkSee also editList of current Bellator fightersReferences edit a b Alexander K Lee September 22 2017 Aaron Pico talks simplified approach for Bellator return sparring with Miguel Cotto mmafighting com Marc Raimondi May 7 2019 Sources Prospect Pico to JacksonWink MMA espn com aaronpicousa December 7 2019 Earned not given Thank you tussagb for blue belt Instagram Archived from the original on 2021 12 25 Steven Marrocco January 19 2019 Nothing is off the table for Bellator standout Aaron Pico even a run at 2020 Olympics mmajunkie com Aaron Pico Cal Grappler 10 August 2013 Retrieved March 19 2020 Tierney Tom 26 June 2018 Aaron Pico in Retrospect Revisiting the blue chip prospect thebodylockmma com Retrieved 2021 04 06 Ex wrestlers Pico Caldwell winners at Bellator 238 InterMat Retrieved 2021 04 06 OC Register Aaron Pico learning How to Fight and Be Like a Ferrari a b Dave Meltzer January 4 2014 AKA s Bob Cook Aaron Pico is greatest MMA prospect I ve ever seen mmafighting com Bosco phenom Aaron Pico is on the cusp of history Orange County Register 2014 01 15 Retrieved 2021 04 06 Bosco s Aaron Pico is wrestling champ The Downey Patriot Retrieved 2021 04 06 2013 FILA Cadet World Championships Recap Pico captured gold in freestyle at Zrenjanin Serbia WIN Magazine 2013 08 27 Retrieved 2021 04 06 Relive Aaron Pico s Senior level debut Team USA November 25 2013 Archived from the original on 2014 03 01 a b Aaron Pico to wear Nike wrestling boots in pursuit of his dreams Athlete Performance Solutions St John Bosco sophomore Aaron Pico the nation s top wrestler will forego high school college wrestling after turning pro Press Telegram 2014 01 06 Retrieved 2021 04 06 Billed as the top prospect in MMA history Aaron Pico will make his MMA debut Saturday at Madison Square Garden Press Enterprise 2017 06 22 Retrieved 2021 04 07 PennLive Jim Carlson Special to 2014 05 31 Penn State wrestler Zain Retherford places 2nd in FILA World Team Trials pennlive Retrieved 2021 04 06 a b FLASH Pico wins bronze at Senior level Soslan Andiev International in Russia Archived from the original on 2014 10 27 Bellator NYC Aaron Pico Greatest Hits FloCombat www flocombat com Retrieved 2021 04 06 R Coach Mike 2014 11 30 Bellator signee Aaron Pico defeats world champ Bloody Elbow Retrieved 2021 04 06 UPDATE Metcalf wins silver medal at Ivan Yarygin Grand Prix in Russia Team USA January 24 2015 Archived from the original on 2015 01 28 truewrestling CERRO PELADO INTERNATIONAL Havana Cuba True Wrestling Retrieved 2021 04 06 RossWB 2015 04 06 IOWA BEATS THE WORLD AT AGON V Black Heart Gold Pants Retrieved 2021 04 06 BV 2015 06 14 Kyle Dake Takes Second at World Team Trials at 74 KG New York Wrestling News Retrieved 2021 04 07 Foley s Friday Mailbag August 21 2015 InterMat Retrieved 2021 04 07 Men s freestyle preview U S Senior Nationals Trials Qualifier in Las Vegas Team USA December 16 2015 Archived from the original on 2015 12 18 Dake beats Taylor for U S Open title at heavier weight WIN Magazine 2015 12 22 Retrieved 2021 04 07 Johnston Kalika named women s freestyle coaches for 2016 U S Olympic Wrestling Team InterMat Retrieved 2021 04 07 Steen Alex 2016 05 17 USA vs Iran USA needs every fan in attendance at the World Cup The Open Mat Retrieved 2021 04 07 Teenager Pico reaches finals of Olympic Team Trials InterMat Retrieved 2021 04 07 NJ com Bill Evans NJ Advance Media for 2016 04 10 Southern grad No 9 seed Molinaro wins Olympic Trials nj Retrieved 2021 04 07 Harris Scott Top MMA Prospect Aaron Pico Targets Pro Debut in July Wants James Gallagher Bleacher Report Retrieved 2021 04 07 Tierney Tom 26 June 2018 Aaron Pico in Retrospect Revisiting the blue chip prospect The Body Lock Retrieved 2020 07 16 Video Interview Aaron Pico YouTube MMA s Greatest Prospect Joins Bellator MMA Bellator MMA Archived from the original on 2014 12 26 The Next Jon Jones Bellator Signs 18 Year Old Prospect Aaron Pico to Long Term Contract Cagepotato Archived from the original on 2017 05 29 Retrieved 2014 12 26 Bellator NYC results Huge underdog Zach Freeman chokes out Aaron Pico in 24 seconds MMAjunkie 2017 06 25 Retrieved 2017 06 25 Alexander K Lee September 5 2017 Aaron Pico drops down to featherweight for second fight meets Justin Linn at Bellator 183 mmafighting com Fernanda Prates January 18 2018 Bellator 192 s Aaron Pico s fight day Cold pressed juice grass fed meats and church mmajunkie com Mike Bohn January 20 2018 Bellator 192 results Aaron Pico scores 37 second KO with body shot mmajunkie com Video Aaron Pico disintegrates Shane Kruchten with body punch at Bellator 192 20 January 2018 Guilherme Cruz April 3 2018 Aaron Pico returns against Lee Morrison at Bellator 199 mmafighting com Simon Samano May 12 2018 Bellator 199 results Aaron Pico lands huge body shot for second straight TKO victory mmajunkie com Elite prospect Aaron Pico matched up with Leandro Higo at Bellator 206 Sherdog com Retrieved 2018 08 29 Bellator 206 results Aaron Pico rolls over Leandro Higo MMA Fighting Retrieved 2018 09 30 Steven Marrocco 2019 01 26 Bellator 214 results Henry Corrales rebounds knocks out Aaron Pico in stunning fashion mmajunkie com Retrieved 2019 01 28 Alexander K Lee May 12 2019 Aaron Pico to fight unbeaten Adam Borics at Bellator 222 mmafighting com Mike Bohn June 14 2019 Bellator 222 results Adam Borics turns tables on Aaron Pico with flying knee KO MMAjunkie com Retrieved January 27 2020 Farah Hannoun December 3 2019 Adam Borics vs Darrion Caldwell grand prix matchup set for Bellator 238 mmafighting com Bellator 238 results Live Cyborg vs Budd streaming play by play updates MMAMania com January 25 2020 Retrieved January 25 2020 Newswire MMA Fighting 2020 07 15 Bellator 242 official for July 24 full card announced including return of Aaron Pico MMA Fighting Retrieved 2020 07 16 Anderson Jay 2020 07 24 Bellator 242 Results Aaron Pico Pulls Off Quick Submission of Solo Hatley Jr Cageside Press Retrieved 2020 07 25 Brett Okamoto ESPN October 3 2020 Martin Damon 2020 11 12 Bellator 252 video Aaron Pico demolishes John de Jesus with brutal overhand right MMA Fighting Retrieved 2021 05 25 Morgan John 25 February 2021 Aaron Pico targeted for return at Bellator 257 vs England s Aiden Lee MMA Junkie Retrieved 27 February 2021 Aaron Pico vs Aiden Lee off Bellator 257 promotion eyes rebooking MMA Junkie 4 April 2021 Retrieved 4 April 2021 Aaron Pico vs Aiden Lee rebooked for Bellator 260 on June 11 MMA Junkie 2021 05 25 Retrieved 2021 05 25 Anderson Jay 2021 06 11 Bellator 260 Aaron Pico Puts Grappling in Spotlight with Latest Win Cageside Press Retrieved 2021 06 12 Sources Pico Gonzales agree for Bellator 271 ESPN com 2021 10 14 Retrieved 2021 10 14 Anderson Jay 2021 11 12 Bellator 271 Aaron Pico Sees Scorecards for First Time Is First to Beat Justin Gonzales Cageside Press Retrieved 2021 11 13 Aaron Pico set to return at Bellator 277 vs ex UFC fighter Jeremy Kennedy MMA Junkie 2022 02 17 Retrieved 2022 02 17 Aaron Pico ready for stiffer tests at featherweight after sixth straight win Bellator 277 MMAjunkie com April 16 2022 via YouTube With Jeremy Kennedy out Aaron Pico needs new opponent for Bellator 277 MMA Junkie 2022 04 07 Retrieved 2022 04 07 With Jeremy Kennedy out Adli Edwards steps in to face Aaron Pico at Bellator 277 MMA Junkie 2022 04 08 Retrieved 2022 04 08 Anderson Jay 2022 04 15 Bellator 277 Aaron Pico Lights Up Game Adli Edwards Secures Finish in Third Round Cageside Press Retrieved 2022 04 16 Okamoto Brett 2022 08 09 Bellator rebooks Pico Kennedy bout for October ESPN com Retrieved 2022 08 09 Dewar Val 2022 10 01 Bellator 286 Aaron Pico Dislocates Shoulder Jeremy Kennedy Picks Up TKO Win Cageside Press Retrieved 2022 10 02 Bohn Mike 2022 10 02 Scott Coker updates Aaron Pico s health after Bellator 286 for sure wants Jeremy Kennedy rematch MMA Junkie Retrieved 2022 10 02 Aaron Pico returns from shoulder injury vs Otto Rodrigues at Bellator 295 MMA Junkie 2023 03 13 Retrieved 2023 03 13 Cruz Guilherme 2023 04 15 Aaron Pico gets new opponent with James Gonzalez stepping up as replacement at Bellator 295 MMA Fighting Retrieved 2023 04 15 Anderson Jay 2023 04 22 Bellator 295 Aaron Pico Lays Beatdown on Durable James Gonzalez Cageside Press Retrieved 2023 04 23 Cruz Guilherme 2023 05 30 Aaron Pico vs Pedro Carvalho booked for Bellator Dublin MMA Fighting Retrieved 2023 06 02 Dewar Val 2023 09 23 Bellator 299 Aaron Pico Blows Past Pedro Carvalho With First Round TKO Cageside Press Retrieved 2023 09 24 Latest PFL vs Bellator Seize the Throne fight card rumors for Saudi Arabia event mmamania com Newswire MMA Fighting 2024 02 19 Gabriel Braga vs Patricio Pitbull set for PFL vs Bellator Aaron Pico expected to stay on card MMA Fighting Retrieved 2024 02 20 Dewar Val 2024 02 24 PFL vs Bellator Aaron Pico Avenges Loss TKOs Henry Corrales Cageside Press Retrieved 2024 02 25 Photos Wrestler Aaron Pico a Pio Pico descendant Freestyle Wrestling World Cup L A www facebook com Retrieved 2020 06 22 Aaron Pico aaronpicousa August 6 2021 Hey guys just want to check in Everything is going well Been off social media for a little bit Kylie and I had our son Valentino Pico July 31st via Instagram Craig Sesker February 14 2015 Gray Campbell Pico and Bergman win Golds in Cuba Team USA Archived from the original on February 14 2015 Retrieved November 16 2022 UPDATE Pico Anthony Maroulis win golds at Henri Deglane Challenge in France Team USA Archived from the original on December 1 2014 FLASH Pico wins bronze at Senior level Soslan Andiev International in Russia Team USA Archived from the original on October 27 2014 Tunisia s Amri Wins Grand Prix of Spain as Sweden Kazakhstan Impress Archived from the original on 2017 08 30 Retrieved 2014 12 27 Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2016 03 03 Retrieved 2014 12 26 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2015 09 24 Retrieved 2014 12 26 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint archived copy as title link Archived copy PDF Archived from the original PDF on 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