UFC 319 star Aaron Pico RUSHED TO HOSPITAL after spinning elbow KO loss to Lerone Murphy as Dana White gives update
The former Bellator standout made his eagerly-anticipated octagon bow against the Brit on a stacked Chicago card.
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But he was rendered UNCONSCIOUS in the first round thanks to a sensational spinning elbow from Murphy.
Murphy, 34, separated Pico from consciousness by beautifully timing his clinch entry against the cage and uncorking a picture-perfect elbow to the dome.
Pico was out before he hit the octagon canvas and before Murphy landed an academic hammerfist.
The 28-year-old was out cold for several moments before UFC medical staff and security ushered him backstage.
And he was promptly taken to the hospital for further medical assessments.
UFC supremo Dana White said in the post-fight press conference: "Pico was transferred to [the hospital], but I haven't heard anything about Geoff [Neal].
"But Pico, I'm no doctor, but I'm gonna say he has a concussion for sure.
"But we haven't heard anything back that anything bad has happened. He's getting checked for his head and face."
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Murphy's stunning stoppage of Pico stretched his undefeated streak in the promotion to nine wins and one draw.
And he immediately made a beeline for featherweight king Alexander Volkanovski in his post-fight interview.
"I'm next in line," he roared in his post-fight interview wth Joe Rogan. "Let's go, Volkanovski!"
It didn't take long for Volkanovski to respond to Murphy's callout following his bonus-winning KO.
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