Paddy Pimblett reveals shocking body transformation just 15 days after latest UFC fight
Paddy Pimblett has shared photos revealing how he looks just two weeks after beating Benoit Saint-Denis at 329.
During a UFC card featuring the return of Conor McGregor and several other former champions, it was Liverpool's Pimblett that stole the show on July 12.
The 31-year-old produced what was easily the best performance of his career so far, submitting fellow top-ranked lightweight Saint-Denis early in the first round.
Heading into the fight questions were being asked of Pimblett and his ability to compete right at the top of the division, with many fans criticising his now famous fluctuations in weight between fights.
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Although Pimblett appeared to silence those criticisms with such a dominant performance, it appears that it's not stopped him from enjoying himself and gaining some weight while on holiday.
Shortly after his win at UFC 329, Pimblett jetted off to Malaga, Spain, to spend some time with family and friends.
On Sunday evening, he shared a series of photos and videos of him enjoying some food at a Mediterranean restaurant, and fans were quick to point out that he's clearly put on some weight since fight night.
Commenting on the post one fan asked: "Bro how do u get that big that fast."
Another agreed, asking: "How tf do you keep putting on and losing pounds bro."
While another joked: "Bros metabolism doesn’t exist."
With one claiming: "Transformational skills on God level."
Pimblett has on numerous occasions made it clear that he's not bothered about his weight and would rather be 'fat and happy' than stressing about his appearance.
Paddy Pimblett responds to weight criticism ahead of Saint-Denis win
In fact, the topic of Pimblett's weight was actually addressed by the man himself in a video posted to his YouTube channel documenting his weight cut ahead of his impressive win at UFC 329.
“I am the GOAT of weight cutting,” Pimblett claimed.
“Discipline and mental strength are what make me so good at weight cutting. You’ve got to be disciplined all the way through camp. Every single time I step in that cage I make weight.”
“I think everyone needs to shut the f*** up about my weight, lad. No b****ing is the number one rule, lad. If you start b****ing during the weight cut, it’s over.”
But it's cleat that Paul Reed, Pimblett's strength and conditioning coach, is fully aware that his fighter's decision to keep putting on weight between fights is one that he's going to have to move away from as he gets ever closer to a shot at the undisputed title.
"When you've done it badly like Paddy has in the past, he knows now that he's doing if differently, we've got some structure to it, and with that he's always going to be happy," Reed said.
"You've had the bad before, you start doing it well and you'll always make weight well."
Pimblett is expected to return to the octagon later this year, with Ilia Topuria, Charles Oliveira or even Max Holloway all potential opponents.
Topics: Paddy Pimblett, UFC, MMA
Ben McCrum