Paddy Pimblett shares real reason he looks bloated up after fights, discloses post-event vs. current walk-around weight

Paddy Pimblett has shed light on his dramatic post-fight weight fluctuations. Known for his success in the UFC lightweight division and his vibrant personality, ‘The Baddy’ recently revealed the underlying reason behind his bloated post-fight and out-of-camp appearance.

The English fighter, famous for his love of junk food, explained that his rapid weight gain isn’t purely diet-related. Pimblett attributes the extreme fluctuations to the toll of fight preparation, particularly the severe weight cuts leading up to bouts.

In a recent conversation on the StillTalkingShow, Pimblett stated:

“When I put [my body] in starvation mode for a week [to make weight for the fight], my body holds on to everything. So as soon as I have salty stuff, it just holds the water in me. That’s why I look bloated rather than fat.”

Check out Paddy Pimblett's comments below:

Following his UFC 304 win over King Green in July, Pimblett’s weight skyrocketed from 156 pounds to 197 pounds within two weeks. Despite concerns, he reassured fans that his weight has since stabilized. Pimblett remains confident in managing his health while continuing to dominate the octagon.

Check out the complete interview below:

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Paddy Pimblett weighs in on a potential fight with Ilia Topuria

Paddy Pimblett remains confident he can defeat Ilia Topuria amidst the Spaniard’s dominant rise in MMA. Following his first-round submission victory over King Green, Pimblett addressed fans on his YouTube channel, doubling down on his belief that he can beat the reigning featherweight champion.

Pimblett said:

"Quite funny how I've seen people on my YouTube, people saying... Like some people are offended that I said I'd beat Ilia [Topuria]. What do you expect? Think I'm gonna sit here and go, 'Oh yeah, he'd beat me, him.' I'm not a hater. He's good, but I'd still beat him. Styles make fights. People can laugh all they want because I hope one day we do get to fight, and then I can say, 'I told you so.' Just like I did it after I subbed Bobby Green in the first round."

Despite Pimblett’s confidence, a fight between the two seems unlikely for now. He competes at lightweight and only recently broke into the top 15. Topuria, on the other hand, has cemented himself as the featherweight champion after consecutive knockouts over Max Holloway and Alexander Volkanovski, two of the division’s all-time greats.

Check out Paddy Pimblett's comments below (09:06):