One of the biggest UFC hype trains Paddy Pimblett will be back in action at the upcoming UFC Manchester. The fighter will be taking on Bobby Green in a much anticipated lightweight bout. With less than a week to the fight, the Scouser has revealed his fight-ready physique which has caught the attention of fans.
Paddy Pimblett is well known for going through some drastic physical transformation for his fights. The last time Pimblett was inside the octagon it was against Tony Ferguson at UFC 296. Since then the fighter gained a lot of weight and was huge earlier this year. Now, with the fight coming up, the fighter is shredded and is looking like an ideal lightweight.
Pimblett is known for inflating up to 200 pounds between fights. The fighter frequently cuts 45 pounds to achieve the lightweight limit of 155 pounds. His indulgence in junk food and high-calorie meals contrasts has raised concerns about his long-term health.
Frequent, severe weight shifts can pose serious health risks, such as cardiovascular disease, metabolic difficulties, and organ damage. Many in the MMA community believe that maintaining a more stable weight will boost his performance and decrease the strain on his body. With his recent transformation, it has also attracted the same criticism from fans.
Fight fans react to Paddy Pimblett’s drastic weight loss ahead of UFC Manchester
In defense of his lifestyle, Paddy Pimblett has stated that he likes to eat. He doesn’t want to starve himself while he’s not at fight camp. Although he admits that his weight reductions have been challenging, he is satisfied with his current strategy. Though he frequently makes fun of himself being fat and still beating opponents.
Paddy Pimblett (via X)‘Baddy’ has faith in his ability to execute on fight night despite his outrageous weight gain habits. Here are some of the notable reactions to Pimblett’s latest pictures!
That’s why his stamina is terrible and he spends most of his training camp playing catch-up instead of being ready from the get-go. He needs to grasp the idea of holding off on immediate pleasures for long-term benefits.
— Kem-maka 🥊 (@May_twenty3rd) July 20, 2024
it also stops his from ever improving. He just stays at the same skill level.
— Carlos (@wsecarlos) July 20, 2024
Yeah true that’s why he picks his opponents the way he does 😭😭
— The Destroyer (@Damaree9) July 20, 2024
Not even bro, you can enjoy food and not put on 80 lbs in a months time
— adam⚡️ (@MUFC_adam1x) July 21, 2024
These drastic weight changes will catch up to him at some point
— DoubleFeuille 🐐 (@DoubleFeuille) July 20, 2024
Looks in great condition but the weight fluctuation can’t be good for career longevity
— SW FIGHT HUB (@swfighthub) July 20, 2024
You’d genuinely buy a paddy pimblett diet plan
— ASG (@Only_ASG) July 20, 2024
From “Paddy the Fatty” to “Patty the Natty Baddy”
— The American Scouser (@ScouseUSALFC) July 20, 2024
Is that fatty paddy
— Digital Financial Market (@BestCryptoTwits) July 21, 2024
Many fans pointed out the unhealthy habit of Paddy Pimblett and how it can affect him later in his life. Some mentioned that this habit would not help him to grow as a professional fighter. As for Pimblett, he might just need a win at UFC 304 against Bobby Green to shut down all the criticism.
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