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Topics: Paddy Pimblett, UFC, MMA, Liverpool
Luke Davies
Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett has stunned fans with his weight just under a month after he weighed in at 156lbs ahead of his victory over Michael Chandler.
Pimblett, 30, defeated Chandler, 39, by KO at UFC 314 in Miami on April 13, which was arguably the biggest scalp of his career so far.
Ahead of the bout, the Liverpudlian weighed in at 156lbs, and cut a slender figure on the scales.
But just under one month on, he revealed his weight in a recent YouTube video titled 'Paddy the Fatty Returns'.
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The video documented Pimblett visiting several local food establishments with his family, as well as checking in at Next Generation MMA gym in Liverpool to thank his team and sparring partners for their efforts.
After a quick stop at a hairdresser’s, Pimblett went to a local cake store, ‘Take The Cake’, and came away with several sweet treats and explained how he’ll “eat a brekky [breakfast] and then I’ll tuck into one of these”.
Following what appeared to be a substantial meal and several desserts, Pimblett weighed himself at the end of the video and came in at 90.95kg (200lbs), although he was quick to point out that he was still fully clothed.
“That’s after a full day’s food as well,” said Pimblett.
“And I’ve ate all sorts.”
The UFC star also pointed out that he still had visible abdominal muscles despite weight gain on his face.
If Pimblett maintained his current weight, he would have to fight in the light heavyweight division. However, this is highly unlikely as he has already set his sights on a bid for lightweight gold.
Speaking on TNT Sports after his most recent win, Pimblett said: "Everything we worked on just happened here.
"This is how we win, we game plan, we use our fight IQ, and we beat f****** up.
"Anyone else got any questions?
"I want anyone in the top 4 or top 5. I want that world title. You can all laugh as much as you want and say I'll never be champ, just like you said I'll never get ranked, never be in the top 10. Well, what now, you gang of mushrooms?
"I want Dustin [Poirier], Justin [Gaethje], Charles [Oliveira] or the little posh boy Arman [Tsarukyan]. I respect Justin, Dustin and Charles, Charles is the biggest legend out of them all."