Aaron Pico has released a statement after his UFC debut ended in defeat on Saturday, as Lerone Murphy knocked him out with a brutal spinning back elbow.

Lerone Murphy got the highlight moment he was hoping for, while spoiling the debut of Aaron Pico in the UFC 319 co-main event.

Aaron Pico reacts to his UFC 319 debut loss to Lerone Murphy, assuring fans of his health and promising a stronger comeback after the setback.

In a 3-round featherweight bout on the main card, Lerone Murphy and Aaron Pico meet Saturday at UFC 319 at United Center in Chicago.

Lerone Murphy stakes his claim for a title shot with a sensational knockout of Aaron Pico, while Khamzat Chimaev dominates Dricus du Plessus to win the middleweight belt at UFC 319.

Undefeated UFC prospect Lerone Murphy recently explained why boxing icon "Iron" Mike Tyson is his biggest inspiration in combat sports.

Lerone Murphy will look to remain undefeated when he takes on Aaron Pico in the co-main event of UFC 319 on Saturday. Pico was initially set to face the undefeated Movsar Evloev, but Evloev was forced to pull out of the bout,