Aaron Pico to Face Justin Gonzales at Bellator 271 on Nov. 12
So far, all four announced matchups for Bellator 271 feature top-ranked Bellator MMA fighters.
Per ESPN on Thursday, Aaron Pico (8-3) will come to blows with Justin Gonzales (12-0) at Bellator's Nov. 12 card at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla. The two featherweights will both be riding impressive win streaks into their meeting.
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“J-Train” made his successful organizational debut at the same event that Pico submitted Lee, snagging a split decision over Tywan Claxton. Before signing with Bellator, the longtime Sparta Combat League competitor prevailed on the third season of Dana White's Contender Series over Zach Zane, but his performance was not enough to earn a contract. A subsequent body kick knockout of Jake Childers to capture the Legacy Fighting Alliance featherweight belt propelled him onto the Bellator roster.
Bellator 271 goes on at the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Hollywood, Fla., on Nov. 12. The main event sees Cristiane Justino defend her featherweight title against Sinead Kavanagh. Other featured bouts on the card include a heavyweight tilt pitting Tyrell Fortune against Linton Vassell, and a 145-pound scrap between Arlene Blencowe and Pam Sorenson.
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