Ultimate Fighting Calendar
BellatorBellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva
Lightweight3 rounds scheduled
WIN
Zach Freeman
United StatesZach Freeman
“The Altar Boy”
9-3-0
RESULT

Zach Freeman def. Aaron Pico (Submission)

Submission · Round 1 · 0:24
Aaron Pico
United StatesAaron Pico
14-5-0
Saturday, June 24, 2017
Madison Square Garden, New York, United States

Zach Freeman defeated Aaron Pico by Submission in round 1 (0:24) in the Lightweight bout of Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Frequently asked questions

Who won Zach Freeman vs Aaron Pico?

Zach Freeman defeated Aaron Pico by Submission in round 1 (0:24) in the Lightweight bout of Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva, held Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Madison Square Garden, New York.

Time format
3 Rnd (5-5-5)
Pre-fight comparison▾

Win probability

Zach Freeman 65%35% Aaron Pico

What the model gave each fighter going into the fight, from their pre-fight UFCalendar Power Index ratings. See the full Power Index

Tale of the Tape

9-3-0
Record
14-5-0
1607
Power Index rating
1500
0
Win Streak
1
42
Age
29
6'0"
183 cm
Height
5'8"
173 cm
76"
193 cm
Reach
70"
178 cm
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Stance
Orthodox
Lightweight
Weight Class
Lightweight
United States
Nationality
United States

Style Matchup

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vs
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Zach Freeman

No background on record

Aaron Pico

No background on record

Camp Jackson-Wink MMA · United States

Striking Profile

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SLpM
6.16
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Str. Acc.
53%
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SApM
3.11
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Str. Def.
45%

Grappling Profile

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TD Avg.
6.54
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TD Acc.
50%
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TD Def.
0%
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Sub. Avg.
0.00

Recent form (last 5 fights)

Zach Freeman · 2-3
  • L
    Saad Awad
    Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell · Nov 3, 2017
    TKO · R1 · 1:07 · Lightweight
  • W
    Aaron Pico
    Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva · Jun 24, 2017
    Submission · R1 · 0:24 · Lightweight
  • L
    Thiago Moises
    RFA 44: Moisés vs. Freeman · Sep 30, 2016
    Unanimous Decision · Lightweight
  • W
    Zac Kelley
    Rumble Time Promotions · Mar 6, 2015
    Submission · R1 · 2:19 · Lightweight
  • L
    Jake Lindsey
    Titan FC 25 · Jun 7, 2013
    TKO · R1 · 2:31 · Lightweight
Aaron Pico · 4-1
  • W
    Patricio Pitbull
    UFC 327: Procházka vs Ulberg · Apr 11, 2026
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight
  • L
    Lerone Murphy
    UFC 319: Du Plessis vs Chimaev: Du Plessis vs Chimaev · Aug 16, 2025
    TKO · R1 · 3:21 · Featherweight
  • W
    Henry Corrales
    PFL Super Fights - PFL vs. Bellator Champs · Feb 23, 2024
    TKO · R1 · 4:53 · Lightweight
  • W
    Pedro Carvalho
    Bellator 299: Eblen vs. Edwards · Sep 23, 2023
    TKO · R1 · 3:05
  • W
    James Gonzalez
    Bellator 294: Carmouche vs. Bennett 2 · Apr 21, 2023
    Unanimous Decision · R3 · 5:00 · Featherweight

Career Averages

Based on 0 fights · 3 fights
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Avg sig. strikes
44.7
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Avg takedowns
4.00
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Avg control time
3:07
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Career high strikes
100
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Career high TDs
6

Strike Distribution

Zach Freeman
Strike target
Aaron Pico
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Head
73%
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Body
14%
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Leg
13%
Zach Freeman
Strike position
Aaron Pico
-
Distance
75%
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Clinch
17%
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Ground
7%