Paddy Pimblett has revealed that he has put on over 50lbs in six weeks after his victory at UFC London on July 23.
The Liverrpool fighter defeated Jordan Leavitt after huge knee from the clinch that landed flush was the beginning of the end as Pimblett transitioned to Leavitt's back. More ground and pound led to the opportunity to lock in a rear naked choke to give Pimblett his third UFC win since joining last year.
In between fights, though, Pimblett is known to enjoy himself when out of the octagon and puts on the pounds with his eating habits.
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Whilst speaking to Jackass star and American entertainer Steve-O on a podcast, Pimblett has revealed just how much weight he has put on in the six weeks since defeating Leavitt.
On the Wild Ride podcast, Pimblett was asked to weigh-in, and did so at 206.6lb - an acceptable weight for a heavyweight with light heavyweight's weighing 206lb.
Pimblett said: "I’ve had party days. I’ve been bad then. I got into gambling a little and I was bad with that. I think now it’s moved on to food. I genuinely think I’m a food addict.
"I think I’ve got a bit of an eating disorder because of MMA. The weight cuts, dieting, I genuinely think I have a bit of an eating disorder. People when they go eat with me they are visibly shocked at how much I can eat."
Pimblett has previously been warned that he cannot sustain his weight gains throughout his career, with fellow UFC up-and-coming star Sean O'Malley sending him a warning.
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