Aaron Pico and Losene Keita will meet on the main card of UFC 333 in a matchup between two powerful featherweights looking to build momentum in the UFC. Pico enters after earning a unanimous-decision victory over former Bellator champion Patricio Pitbull, while Keita is coming off a first-round knockout win over Muhammad Naimov at UFC Paris.
Aaron Pico
Last 3 Bouts
Win. Patricio “Pitbull” Freire — Unanimous decision
Lose. Lerone Murphy — KO
Win. Henry Corrales — TKO
Strengths
Wrestling: Strong takedowns and control.
Power: Has nine professional KO/TKO victories.
Athleticism: Explosive movement and fast transitions.
Weaknesses
Defensive openings: Can leave himself exposed during aggressive exchanges.
Finishing pressure: Sometimes takes risks when pursuing a finish.
Consistency: Needs to avoid costly mistakes against dangerous strikers.
Keys to Victory
Mix wrestling with striking to keep Keita guessing.
Avoid prolonged exchanges in the pocket.
Use pressure and takedowns to limit Keita’s power.
Stay composed and avoid rushing for a finish.
Losene Keita
Last 3 Bouts
Win. Muhammadjon Naimov — KO
Lose. Nathaniel Wood — Split decision
Win. Ronald Paradeiser — TKO
Strengths
Knockout power: Has 11 professional KO/TKO wins.
Speed: Can launch fast attacks and catch opponents off guard.
Confidence: Comes off a first-round knockout victory over Naimov.
Weaknesses
Defensive openings: Aggressive striking can leave him open to counters.
Grappling questions: Pico’s wrestling could test his ability to defend takedowns.
Short turnaround: Returns less than two months after his knockout win over Naimov.
Keys to Victory
Keep the fight standing and use his speed.
Defend takedowns and avoid prolonged ground exchanges.
Attack with combinations rather than single power shots.
Exploit openings when Pico commits to his offense.
Odds
Aaron Pico -142
Losene Keita +120
