Pico (13-5 MMA, 0-1 UFC) fell short in his octagon debut when he was knocked out by Lerone Murphy in Round 1 of Saturday's UFC 319 co-main event at United Center in Chicago. Pico has been finished in all five of his professional losses, four of them by knockout.

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.

Aaron Pico's long-awaited UFC debut came with the possibility of an immediate title shot with a win. Instead, the former uber prospect and Bellator MMA star was knocked out cold in spectacular and violent fashion at UFC 319 in Chicago .