Topics: Paddy Pimblett, UFC, Michael Chandler
UFC star Paddy Pimblett is forced to ban three of his favourite food types to get in shape while training for a big fight.
'The Baddy' has the biggest fight of his career to date on 12 April when he takes on former UFC lightweight title challenger Michael Chandler in a massive five-round co-main event clash at UFC 314 in Miami.
Pimblett is looking to extend his UFC winning run to seven and with fight week approaching, fans have been left shocked by Pimblett's physique after seeing his latest vlog.
The 30-year-old has gained a reputation for blowing out whenever not in camp before completely locking in when it's time to get down to business.
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Pimblett consistently makes weight for his fights but he has not been afraid to admit he loves eating the kind of foods that you don't typically see an athlete tucking in to.
Ahead of his last fight, an impressive, first round submission victory over King Green which saw him collect a whopping $200,000 Performance of the Night bonus, Pimblett revealed he had to drop his calories to 2,000 and then 1,500 and that meant there was no space for his go-to foods.
"I'd rather be eating f***ing burgers and chips, Thai food and Chinese food but it's one of them," he told Men's Health.
Pimblett's weight has been known to fluctuate in and out of camp and just two weeks after his last win, he shared footage showing that he weighed 42lbs heavier than he did prior to his win over Green in July.
He went on holiday to Tenerife with wife Laura and proceeded to climb to 198lb (90kg) on the scales after "eating all sorts" and taking a break from training.
Speaking in his vlog, Pimblett admitted: "Obviously, eating copious amounts of food doesn't help your weight, but when I don't train, I put weight on".
He enjoys indulging in "loads of food" after a brutal camp is over and deciding his favourite foods after a fight is a tough question for him to answer.
Pimblett stated: "I love Italian food. I love full English breakfasts. I couldn't pick one thing. I always get asked stuff like this and I couldn't pick one thing, because I love dessert as well. Cookie dough pies and cheesecakes. I love it."
