UFC rising star Paddy Pimblett has been on a break from the octagon since his controversial win over Jared Gordon at UFC 282. Since his last fight, ‘The Baddy’ has gained a considerable amount of unhealthy weight. However, he recently posted a video on Instagram and revealed that he cannot go above a certain amount of weight due to a health concern.

Paddy Pimblett is undefeated in the UFC. He won his last match via unanimous decision, which surprised many people considering his lackluster performance at UFC 282. Many people in the MMA community, including Joe Rogan, have expressed their shock at the outcome of the fight.

However, people notoriously know Paddy Pimblett for gaining large amounts of weight after he has had a fight. In spite of warnings against it, the 28-year-old UFC fighter appears unmoved.

Paddy Pimblett reveals that he can’t go above 86 kg

Paddy Pimblett is enjoying life after his last fight as he posted a video of him having a meal on his Instagram handle. While eating, he found out that had consumed almost 3000 calories till that time of the day. ‘The Baddy’ mentioned the fact that can eat a lot without even trying to do so. Pimblett said, “That’s what I mean, lad. I’m not even trying.”

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The Liverpool native also mentioned that he had a conversation with his coach, Ellis Hampson. Pimblett told him that he cannot go on eating like that. “I said on the phone to Ellis yesterday ‘I actually can’t do this again,” said ‘The Baddy’. He added, “I could do it this time because I’m injured and I’ve got to get surgery and then sit out for a few months.” 

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Paddy Pimblett picked up an ankle injury during his fight with Jared Gordon. So, he claims to be eating a lot now due to him having to sit out for a few months. He also mentioned that he does not want to go over 86 kgs anymore. He said, “I literally can’t go above 86kg anymore, lad.”

The 28-year-old fighter is unlikely to return to the octagon anytime soon. People use the word ‘robbery’ in his last fight due to the controversial decision of the judges. However, Pimblett is on a 4-fight win streak in the UFC. ‘The Baddy’ will surely return to prove his doubters wrong in his next UFC fight.

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