Late last year, PFL owner Donn Davis stirred up a storm when he admitted that he doesn’t watch Mixed Martial Arts – despite running what’s arguably the second-biggest promotion in the world.

"During this whole year, it's just been frustrating. After that fight (with Corrales), I was on the same flight back with Donn Davis, and our fight was delayed, and obviously we got to talking.

Pico isn't hiding the fact that he wants to sign with the UFC but said PFL co-founder Donn Davis refuses to grant him his release. "I am a free agent, but there's only one little thing ...