After a highly publicized stumble out of the gate, Bellator prospect Aaron Pico is changing weight classes and forging ahead. The Viacom-owned promotion today announced Pico (0-1 MMA, 0-1 BMMA) will face Justin Linn (7-3 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) in a featherweight bout at Bellator 183, which takes place Sept. 23 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. The fight serves on the Spike-televised main card following prelims on MMAjunkie. The event is just a short drive from Pico’s American Kickboxing Academy, which struck a development deal with Bellator as the 20-year-old amateur wrestling standout transitioned from the mat to the cage. Hopes where high for Pico’s professional debut against unheralded lightweight Zach Freeman at Bellator NYC, the promotion’s second foray into pay-per-view.
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Take 2: Aaron Pico’s reboot set for Bellator 183 at featherweight vs. Justin Linn – MMA Junkie