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Paddy Pimblett's post-fight weight fluctuations has often shocked fans, and his latest transformation after UFC 296 has them raising concerns once again.
Just two weeks after making weight for his lightweight clash with Tony Ferguson, 'The Baddy' appears to have ballooned considerably, sparking discussions on the potential health risks and impact on his fighting career.
While Pimblett's love for indulging in cheat days is well documented, some fans have expressed concern with regards to his weight fluctuation. In a recent image that has made the rounds on social media, the Liverpool native looks noticeably heavier compared to his fight-day physique.
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Reactions to the image were mixed, with some fans expressing concern:
"HOW IN THE F***!?"
Another offered a more nuanced perspective:
"It's normal to balloon up after a big cut, takes a while for the body to get out of 'I'm holding on to everything mode.' It's not just Paddy."
One fan focused on the potential impact his weight fluctuation could have on his performance:
"This has got to directly affect his cardio during fights... Even if you can lose weight that easily your body still remembers."
While some fans joked about a potential move to 185 pounds to face Conor McGregor, most expressed hope that Pimblett will find a more sustainable approach to managing his weight between fights.
"Maybe he’s going to meet Conor at 185."
Check out some of the top comments below:
Matt Frevola calls out Paddy Pimblett
Unranked lightweight Matt Frevola recently called out Paddy Pimblett. Despite Pimblett's impressive 5-0 UFC record, Frevola believes their clash would be the perfect matchup to make.
Taking to X, the veteran of 10 UFC fights tagged the promotion's CEO Dana White and matchmaker Sean Shelby and called for the fight in a post which read:
"I think it's the fight to make but at the end of the day @seanshelby, @danawhite & The @ufc need to feel the same. His backyard or mine would be fun"
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