MIAMI, FLORIDA - MARCH 07: UFC CEO Dana White is seen on stage during the UFC 299 press conference ... [+] at Kaseya Center on March 07, 2024 in Miami, Florida. (Photo by Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)Zuffa LLC via Getty ImagesAfter UFC 311, UFC President Dana White was asked if he was interested in signing two of the more high-profile mixed martial arts free agents, Patricio Pitbull and Aaron Pico.White didnt sound too sure about Pitbull, but he made a point to say the UFC was definitely interested in Pico. Heres a look at the clip:One thing you learn from watching White speak to the press is that he almost never says anything without a purpose. Theres likely a reason White was more forthcoming about the UFCs interest in Pico.White could be far more confident, perhaps even certain, that he will sign Pico once his negotiating window has opened. Its highly unlikely White would show the organizations hand if he didnt have an idea that there was strong mutual interest from Pico and his teamand some sort of indication that an agreement was forthcoming.Pitbull has been very public about his desire to fight in the UFC, but White wasnt as definitive in his speech about the Brazilian legend and reigning Bellator featherweight champion.MORE FOR YOUPitbull To UFC - Whats the Situation?INGLEWOOD, CA - JULY 31: Patricio Pitbull enters the arena for his fight against AJ McKee . McKee ... [+] won by first round submission in their Featherweight World Title Main Event fight at The Forum on July 31, 2021 in Inglewood, California. (Photo by Jayne Kamin-Oncea/Getty Images)Getty ImagesPitbull, 37, is a Bellator legend. He recently pressured the Professional Fighters League to release him after he sat inactive since March 2024 when he successfully defended his title against Jeremy Kennedy.Quite honestly, Pitbull is at a stage in his career where hes not likely to be a major title contender in the UFCs highly competitive featherweight division. Looking at the Top 5 145-pounders in the UFCchampion Ilia Topuria, Alexander Volkanovski, Diego Lopes, Movsar Evloev, and Yair RodriguezPitbull might only be favored to defeat the latter.Even then, were likely looking at even odds.While that is a likely reality, the proud Brazilian is going to want to be treated with respect on the level of a multi-time world champion. Pitbull has proven he will be vocal and aggressive when going after what he believes he deserves.The UFC may be determining if the juice is worth the squeeze with Pitbullespecially at 37.The Case for Aaron Pico in the UFCPico is a different story.At just 28, hes currently on a three-fight win streak, having scored back-to-back stoppage wins over Pedro Carvalho and Henry Corrales.Were it not for a shoulder injury that led to a loss to Kennedy in October 2022, Pico would be on a 10-fight win streak. Pico is a decorated wrestler and boxer who has demonstrated a highly entertaining fighting style as a professional.Hes shaken off some devastating losses early in his career to Zach Freeman, Corrales, and Adam Borics to become one of the top lightweights in Bellator/PFL. Pico also trains at Jackson Wink with Jon Jones and others, so there is no questioning his pedigree.Pico is still young enough to make some noise in the UFC and talented enough to potentially make a title push. There are a number of potentially epic fights Pico could have at lightweight in the UFC.A battle with Renato Moicano, Benoit Saint-Denis, Jalin Turner, or even Michael Chandler could be very entertaining.Stay tuned.