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Aaron Pico draws inspiration from watching Khabib Nurmagomedov, Kamaru Usman ahead of Bellator 242

Despite three early career losses, Aaron Pico has found himself more drawn to MMA than ever before.

Pico looks to build on a highlight-reel knockout win at January’s Bellator 238 event when he takes on Solo Hatley Jr. on Friday at Bellator 242. The event takes place at Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Conn., and is headlined by a bantamweight matchup between Sergio Pettis and Ricky Bandejas.

Over the past year, the 23-year-old Pico has become a true student of the game, constantly consuming a variety of MMA bouts on a daily basis.