Paddy Pimblett Reveals He Woke Up at 198 lbs After Fight — Says 5 Milkshakes and U.S. Food Turn Him Into a Machine

Paddy Pimblett

Fans were left stunned after seeing a visibly chubby Paddy Pimblett and started questioning how he manages to make the 155-lbs lightweight limit. Turns out, ‘The Baddy’ undergoes a massive weight cut ahead of his fights. He typically walks around at over 190 lbs outside of camp, and recently opened up about just how fast he puts the weight back on after fight night.

‘The Baddy’ recently delivered one of the best performances of his career, securing a TKO win over Michael Chandler. Meanwhile, Pimblett recently joined Bruce Buffer and TJ De Santis on their show, where the English fighter opened up about his rapid post-fight weight gain. Pimblett revealed,

“On Sunday I had about 5 milkshakes after the fight. This morning I woke up like 198, which is fat. That’s about the heaviest I get, I never really touch 200. Only if I’m in the States, the food just makes me into a machine.”

Pimblett also mentioned that he gets massive when he’s in the United States. However, once he’s back in the UK, the highest he usually reaches is around 195 lbs. His dramatic weight cuts and rapid gains are quickly becoming iconic among fans.

Michael Chandler Opens Up About Crushing Defeat to Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314

Paddy Pimblett at UFC 314

The co-main event at UFC 314 between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett lived up to the hype, with Pimblett securing a brutal third-round knockout. The loss marked Chandler’s third straight defeat, extending his tough run in the UFC.

After the fight, Chandler shared a heartfelt message on social media, expressing his pain and disappointment while taking full responsibility for his performance. He wrote, “There are really no words to describe the pain and disappointment you feel… You just live in it… Let it take its lot and leave you with what is left. From there, you rebuild. The best you can do is move forward with confident expectancy and pride in the attempt.”

Despite the setback, Chandler made it clear he’s not giving up on his career. He expressed gratitude to his team and the UFC for their support, vowing to move forward with pride and determination.