Arnold Allen injured, out of UFC 333 fight against Aaron Pico
UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi just lost a great main card fight. No. 6 ranked Arnold Allen was set to face No. 13 ranked Aaron Pico in a featherweight contender’s match on the upcoming U.A.E. card on October 24th. Unfortunately, Allen won’t be in good enough condition to compete on the date. According to MMA […]
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - ON MAY 16, 2026 - Arnold Allen, a fighter from England, was sidelined from his anticipated featherweight title fight against Aaron Pico at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. The No. 6 ranked Allen, known as "Almighty," was unable to participate due to insufficient recovery time from previous treatments. Michael Heck of MMA Fighting reported that he needed more time to fully recuperate for the upcoming October 24th event.
The news came as rumors spread about Losene Keita potentially stepping in for a top 15 match. Allen, speaking on social media, emphasized, "Those are not your beans to spill!!!", as speculation grew about his health. This fight would have been Allen's third this year, following two fights in 2024 and one each in 2023 and 2022. His career record stands at 4-3, with losses to Max Holloway, Movsar Evloev, and Jean Silva.
Allen's most recent fight ended with a loss to Jean Silva, whom he described as "riding" him during the bout. Since making his UFC debut in August 2025, Pico has recorded a 1-1 record, suffering the sole defeat to contender Lerone Murphy. The UFC has not yet announced a replacement for Pico, but speculation suggests they will keep him on the Abu Dhabi card with a new opponent. Updates on the situation will follow as more information becomes available.
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