Adam Piccolotti Discusses His Upcoming Bellator MMA Bout Against Undefeated Carrington Banks

MMAjunkie recently spoke to Bellator MMA fighter Adam Piccolott ahead of his Bellator 199 bout against the undefeated Carrington Banks. The fight is set for next week. Below are some highlights.

Piccolotti on having a chip on his shoulder: “I’m eager to get in there and get some revenge. I’ve got a massive chip on my shoulder to say the least after the losses. I hate losing. I’m a competitor at heart, and those losses, they dug deep into my soul. I’m trying not to dwell on them. I’m trying to use them for fuel and for knowledge and experience. I couldn’t be more motivated.”

Piccolotti on taking a break to work on his skills: “The fighter inside of me always wants to fight sooner, but the five months went quick. It didn’t feel too long. I got the chance to work on my skills and get back to some stuff and just kind of game plan and reassess. It didn’t feel like a long layoff at all. I feel it’s a good timeframe. I’m not in a rush.”

On respecting his opponents: “I respect all my opponents. I enter every fight like it’s a world title fight. He’s got some wrestling skills and some skill in his hands. I just feel very confident in my overall skill set. I’m going to put too much pressure on this kid and make him fold.”