Paddy Pimblett has shocked everyone with his unbelievable weight gain after his win over Tony Ferguson on Dec 16th. Everyone goes through changes, whether it is a physical change or mental change, it is a slow process as we know it. But Paddy Pimblett is defying all odds to go through unbelievable change in a matter of weeks. Pimblett was 155.5 lbs just days ago and now he is estimated at a whooping 190lbs by the Combat Sports Twitter account.
UFC fandom knows Pimblett and food is a love story better than the Titanic. The 29-year-old loves to indulge in a treat after matches. He treated himself to cheesecakes, doughnuts, ice cream, and eggs after emerging victorious against Kazula Vargas in the first round of their showdown in 2022. His love for food at such an extent that he has to go through rigorous preparation before any major bouts. The UFC star has to go through different kinds of training camps and weigh-cut programs and several days of hefty training before stepping into the cage.
‘I’d rather be fat and happy than ripped,’ Paddy Pimblett opens up on his love for food.
Paddy “The Baddy” Pimblett previously opened up about his love for food and he kept it short and simple
‘I’d rather be fat and happy than ripped,’ he said. ‘These people who are ripped all year round are not happy, I don’t care what they say.
‘This six-pack is sound, I look great but I’d rather be fat and happy.’
Pimblett stunned everyone with his holiday pictures alongside his pregnant wife, Laura Pimblett. maybe the festive season and the news of the couple becoming a parent led to Pimblett eating recklessly. Pimblett went through ankle surgery last March. It seemed like the final straw for Pimblett as he vowed to keep his weight in check but it seems like Pimblett has gone astray from his path to stay trim all year long.
Fans are losing their minds over this transformation.
‘I don’t understand how this is humanly possible.’ one user commented
“That’s what relationships do to you ” another user added.
Pimblett needs to change things and change them quickly if he wants to stay in the combat world. He will be looking forward to getting back on track before his wife gives birth.