Lance Palmer has successfully made weight ahead of his matchup with Aaron Pico at RAF 10. The wrestling contest between the two combat sports veterans is now cleared to proceed.
Lance Palmer cleared the scales ahead of his scheduled bout with Aaron Pico at RAF 10, officially setting the stage for what promises to be a compelling wrestling-heavy contest between two seasoned American fighters.
Palmer, 38, carries a professional record of 23-6 and brings a remarkably precise striking game into the matchup. He lands significant strikes at a 63 percent accuracy rate, among the more efficient marks you will find at this level, and averages an eye-catching 15 takedowns per 15 minutes — a figure that underlines just how central the grappling game is to his style. He stands five-foot-six with a 69-inch reach.
Pico, 29, trains out of Jackson-Wink MMA and holds a 14-5 record. The former USA Boxing standout is five-foot-eight with a 70-inch reach and generates 3.88 significant strikes per minute at 44 percent accuracy. His takedown output of nearly nine per 15 minutes is formidable in its own right, making this a legitimate clash of elite wrestlers rather than a one-sided grappling showcase.
Why it matters
- Palmer's 15 takedowns per 15 minutes against Pico's 8.96 sets up a direct wrestling hierarchy battle between two specialists.
- The nine-year age gap — Palmer at 38, Pico at 29 — adds a veterans-versus-prime-years dimension to the matchup.
- Both fighters post zero submission attempts per 15 minutes, suggesting the contest will be decided by top control, scrambles, and striking rather than finish-seeking on the mat.
