Adam Piccolotti (born August 23, 1988) is an American

mixed martial artist Mixed martial arts (MMA) is a full-contact fighting sport based on striking and grappling; incorporating techniques from various combat sports from around the world. In the early 20th century, various inter-stylistic contests took place t ...

currently competing in the

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division of the

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(PFL).

Background

Born and raised in

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, Piccolotti competed in

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, and

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. He has an older brother. He started wrestling in the sixth grade, and was a league champion and state tournament qualifier. During the senior year of high school, he started training Brazilian jiu-jitsu and holds an accomplished background in the discipline. Gradually he picked up also kickboxing and striking, which eventually led him to mixed martial arts.

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Piccolotti made his professional MMA debut in November 2013 after a 4–0 amateur career. He competed exclusively in Dragon House, a promotion based in the San Francisco Bay Area, for the first year of his career. After compiling an undefeated record of 4–0, Piccolotti signed with

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Bellator MMA

Piccolotti made promotional debut against Andrew Ramm at

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on February 13, 2015. The bout took place at a catchweight of 160 lbs. He won the fight via unanimous decision. In his next bout, Piccolotti met Salvador Becerra at the inaugural "Dynamite" event, Bellator MMA & Glory: Dynamite 1, on September 19, 2015. He won the fight via neck crank submission in the second round. Piccolotti faced Mario Soto on December 4, 2015, at Bellator 147. He won the fight via submission, due to a rear-naked choke, in the second round. Piccolotti was scheduled to face Jordan Parsons at Bellator 154 on May 14, 2016. This bout did not occur, however, as Parsons was struck in a hit-and-run incident and ultimately succumbed to his injuries. Piccolotti instead faced Ray Wood and won the fight via submission in the first round. In his post-fight interview, Piccolotti dedicated the victory to Parsons. In his highest profile fight in the promotion at the time, Piccolotti faced Brandon Girtz at Bellator 165 on November 19, 2016. He won the bout by unanimous decision. Piccolotti faced

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at Bellator 183 on September 23, 2017. He lost the bout via rear-naked choke submission in the first round. After receiving his first professional loss at the hands of Yamauchi, Piccolotti was expected to make a quick return against Derek Anderson at Bellator 189 on December 1, 2017. Due to an injury, Piccolotti's opponent was changed to

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. He lost the 160 lb catchweight fight by unanimous decision. Piccolotti faced Carrington Banks at Bellator 199 on May 12, 2018. He won the fight via rear-naked choke submission in the third round. Piccolotti faced James Terry on September 29, 2018, at Bellator at

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. He won the fight via unanimous decision. Piccolotti next faced

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at Bellator 220 on April 27, 2019. He lost the fight via split decision. 8 out of 9 media scores gave it to Piccolotti. Piccolotti faced Jacob Smith at Bellator 226. He won the bout via rear-naked choke in the second round. Piccolotti faced Sidney Outlaw at Bellator 244 on August 21, 2020. He lost the bout via split decision. 2 out of 2 media scores gave it to Outlaw. Piccolotti was expected to face

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on May 21, 2021, at

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. However, Piccolotti pulled out due to injury. Piccolotti was expected to face Saul Rogers on September 18, 2021, at

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. However, he pulled out of the bout for unknown reasons. Piccolotti faced

on February 19, 2022, at

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. He won the bout via unanimous decision. Piccolotti was then medically suspended by the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation after he posted a video of him vomiting in an attempt to cut weight prior to the fight; he was also fined $2,500, although the outcome of the match was not overturned. Despite the Mohegan Tribe suspension, Piccolotti was scheduled to face

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on July 22, 2022, at Bellator 283. Piccolotti however pulled out of the bout due to injury. Piccolotti headlined

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on October 29, 2022, against

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. He lost the bout in the second round via rear-naked choke. Piccolotti, as a replacement for Jay Jay Wilson, faced Mandel Nallo on March 31, 2023, at

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. He won the fight via a rear-naked choke submission in the third round.

Professional Fighters League

After almost 8 years with Bellator, on August 13, 2023, it was announced that Piccolotti had signed a contract with

(PFL). Piccolotti started the 2024 season with a bout against Jay Jay Wilson on April 12, 2024 at PFL 2. However, Wilson withdrew from the bout for unknown reasons and was replaced by tournament alternate Elvin Espinoza. Piccolotti was knocked out in the third round by a flying knee. In his sophomore performance, Piccolotti faced Michael Dufort on June 21, 2024 at PFL 5, winning the bout via split decision.

Championships and accomplishments

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**Most submission wins in Bellator Lightweight division history (six) *Dragon House MMA **Dragon House Lightweight Championship (one time; former)

Personal life

Piccolotti and his long-time partner have a son (born 2022).

Mixed martial arts record

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References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Piccolotti, Adam Living people 1988 births American male mixed martial artists Lightweight mixed martial artists Mixed martial artists utilizing wrestling Mixed martial artists utilizing kickboxing Mixed martial artists utilizing Brazilian jiu-jitsu People from Half Moon Bay, California Sportspeople from San Mateo County, California American male sport wrestlers Amateur wrestlers American practitioners of Brazilian jiu-jitsu People awarded a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu

Background

Mixed martial arts career

Early career

Bellator MMA

Professional Fighters League

Championships and accomplishments

Personal life

Mixed martial arts record

See also

References