Being an MMA fighter in the 21st century isn’t easy. It demands immense sacrifice, like giving up your love for food and adhering to a strict diet to reach peak conditions for your weight class. UFC lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett is a prime example. A self-proclaimed ‘avid food lover’, Pimblett demonstrates incredible commitment and determination by consistently making weight on time. His successful cut was pretty evident before his fight against the legendary Tony Ferguson at UFC 296.
Paddy Pimblett’s dramatic weight transformation before and after fights has captivated MMA fans worldwide. This curiosity has sparked a burning question: what kind of training and diet does this British star follow to achieve such impressive weight cuts? Let’s delve into the known details of Pimblett’s fitness regimen, including his diet and training methods.
What is Paddy Pimblett’s walkaround weight?
Who doesn’t like to indulge in good food? It’s one of those simple pleasures of life. But with calorie-dense eatables, there comes the risk of putting on unnecessary weight. And with that, the fighters tend to face quite a bit of trouble with cutting weight for fights. But that doesn’t seem to be the case with Paddy Pimblett, however. Let’s see how much ‘The Baddy’ normally weighs. During a conversation with Still Talking Show, prior to his fight against King Green, Pimblett revealed, “Now I’m just back to my normal weight. I’m walking around at 88kgs (194 pounds). Where, after a fight week, I end up going up to about 95kg (209.4 pounds) or something, 93 (205). It’s just where you have depleted your body. It holds onto everything.”
The #12-ranked lightweight contender claimed that his body can hold everything. And when it comes to water, his body becomes a pool. And that’s the reason why the Scouser looks plump while he’s in training camp. It’s not because of the multi-chain triglycerides hogging his visceral muscles. It’s just water getting into his body because of the hygroscopic nature of his food choices. He said, “Your body holds on to everything. So, as soon as I have salty stuff, it just holds the water onto me. That’s why I look bloated, and I look fat. It’s my cheeks. It’s just bloated. It’s just because I go overboard, I’ll be honest.”
Paddy Pimblett is notorious for his jaw-dropping weight cuts before fights, showcasing impressive weight management skills. While some attribute this to his fast metabolism, as evidenced by his famous quote, “I’d rather be fat and happy than ripped,“ credit also goes to Pimblett’s dedicated diet and his nutritionist’s hard work. In a past interview, his nutritionist, Joel McCarthy, revealed the UFC star’s lifestyle during fight camp. Let’s take a look at it.
How Does Paddy Pimblett Lose Weight So Fast?
According to his nutritionist, Joe McCarthy, Paddy Pimblett is a model of discipline during fight camps. He adheres strictly to the meal plan and avoids cheating. McCarthy clarified a misconception as well. Revealing that Pimblett consumes between 1400 and 1700 calories a day, divided into four meals, McCarthy said, “I think people think it’s more difficult because he’s still eating sh*t, but he’s not.”
However, Paddy Pimblett isn’t immune to temptation at times. While supporting his friend and teammate Molly McCann during her fight at UFC 281, the lure of chicken wings proved too strong for him. This indulgence pushed his daily calorie intake slightly above what his nutritionist prescribed. However, even with occasional slip-ups, Pimblett’s calorie intake remains significantly lower during fight camps compared to his off-season habits. But cutting weight is not rocket science. He said, “Get yourself in a calorie deficit. Why do you think I get so fat? It’s because I go from eating 1500 or 2000 calories a day to eating 8000 a day. That’s why the weight piles on, and that’s why it comes off so easily.”
Paddy Pimblett’s dramatic weight cuts are a double-edged sword. While fans are consistently amazed by his transformation, he also faces criticism from detractors who call him ‘Fatty Paddy.’ In a recent interview with SLOTHBOXX, Pimblett admitted he developed an eating disorder during his intense weight-cutting and dieting phase. Pimblett takes a no-nonsense approach to his detractors, simply tuning them out. As he puts it, they can all “f— off.” He readily admits to indulging in a hefty 8,000-calorie diet after his fights.
And now, ‘The Baddy’ successfully got back in shape to take on Michael Chandler at UFC 314. But do you think he would get back to his plump self following the bout? Let us know what you think of the Britisher’s weight cut regime in the comments down below.
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