Arnold Allen Withdrawn from UFC 333 Matchup Against Aaron Pico

Featherweight contender Arnold Allen is no longer scheduled to compete at UFC 333, according to reports. Allen was slated to face Aaron Pico on the event's fight card, which is scheduled to take place on October 24 at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi. Sources with knowledge of the promotion's plans confirmed to MMA Fighting that the matchup has been scrapped. The specific reason for Allen's withdrawal was not disclosed, though reports indicated it was not related to a new injury. It remains to be seen if the promotion will seek a replacement opponent for Pico or if the bout will be removed from the card entirely. Allen, a staple of the featherweight division, has faced significant shuffling in his recent campaign, and this latest development marks a notable change to the upcoming Abu Dhabi event. Further updates regarding the status of the UFC 333 card are expected to be announced by the promotion in the coming days.

Source: MMA Fighting.