Patchy Mix laser-focused on Sergio Pettis at Bellator 301, not resting on million-dollar laurels

CHICAGO – When he knocked out Raufeon Stots to win $1 million and Bellator’s bantamweight grand prix, Patchy Mix should have exploded in the confidence department.

And maybe he did. But if that’s the case, he’s certainly not falling back on it heading into the next most important fight of his career. Mix, Bellator’s interim 135-pound champion said he has to look at his fight against the champ, Sergio Pettis, as if it’s from scratch.

“After the past three performances, I go back and always evolve and add new things to my game,” Mix told MMA Junkie and other media members at the pre-fight media day for Bellator 301. “I’m more confident now than ever. Ever since I knocked out Stots, I’ve been in the gym training nonstop. … This is a big name and a big opportunity, so I’m only thinking about this fight. As far as I’m concerned, I’m 0-0. After Friday, I’ll be 1-0.”

Mix (18-1 MMA, 7-1 BMMA) talked abouthis bantamweight title unification fight against champ Pettis (23-5 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) and more at the pre-fight media day for Bellator 301.

Check out Mix’s full interview in the video above ahead of the event, which takes place Friday at Wintrust Arena in Chicago. The main card airs on Showtime following prelims on MMA Junkie.

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