Paddy Pimblett detailed his 18-kg weight loss strategy ahead of UFC 314 battle
Bag Electrifying Paddy Pimblett's Fascinating Weight JourneyAfter every UFC fight, lightweight contender Paddy Pimblett, affectionally known as "The Baddy," becomes a far cry from his division's typical size. Yet, he always magic's the 70 kg (154 lbs) on fight day. As his battle with Michael Chandler at UFC 314 in April approached, Pimblett candidly revealed that he started his training camp nearly 18 kg (39 lbs) over the limit. Leading up to the fight, Pimblett shared his metamorphosis, beginning with camp initiation and culminating at weigh-ins, in a video.
Initially, shedding the pounds was a sluggish process for Pimblett, but he managed to slim down to 79 kg (174 lbs) less than three weeks before the fight. Just two days before weigh-ins, he was at 77 kg (169 lbs), right on target for where his team wanted him. With an all-out effort, Paddy got even closer to his objective by weigh-in day, tipping the scales at 70.76 kg (156 lbs), a legal weight for a non-title lightweight bout. Pimblett described the cut as "one of the easiest" of his career. Confirming his title aspirations, his victory over Chandler - a three-time Bellator champion and division veteran - was unforgettable.
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While juggling the scales between 170–200+ lbs, Paddy Pimblett's weight management for UFC matches is an intricate cycle. Here's how he achieves astonishing weight loss:
Post-Fight Indulgence and Caloric Intake
Af following fights, Pimblett fogs his body with up to 8,000 calories daily, resulting in substantial weight gains. He often bulks up to over 200 lbs between fights but values relaxation in those moments.
Orchestrated Weight Loss Strategy
- Dietary Regime: During camp, his meals become strictly regulated:
- Breakfast: 300–350 calories, focused on protein
- Lunch: 450–520 calories
- Dinner: 470–500 calories
- Dessert: 220–230 calories
- Fitness Agenda: He integrates intense cardio, like 6-mile walks daily, to create a caloric deficit. His camps emphasize conditioning to stimulate fat burning[4].
- Nutritional Guidance: Chef Joel McCarthy designs his meal plans, ensuring balancing his nutrients while maintaining calorie restrictions[3].
Attitude and Techniques
Pimblett utilizes determination and consistency, viewing weigh-ins as temporary hurdles for future triumphs. However, commentators voice concerns about the physical toll of the extreme fluctuations[4]. Pimblett's approach merges remarkable caloric deficits with structured exercise, but such drastic weight cycling may impact his long-term health[4].
- Bookmakers are interested in Pimblett's weight loss strategies for his next mixed-martial-arts fight, given his post-fight indulgence results in weight gains of up to 8,000 calories daily, leading to a weight fluctuation between 170–200+ lbs.
- Following his strict dietary regime during camp, which includes meals of around 300-500 calories for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Paddy Pimblett manages to shed pounds by integrating intense cardio exercises like 6-mile walks daily and following a nutritionally balanced meal plan designed by chef Joel McCarthy to create a caloric deficit.
- Despite concerns about the physical toll of extreme weight fluctuations, Pimblett views weigh-ins as temporary challenges for future victories, utilizing determination and consistency in his weight management approach for UFC matches.
- In the weeks leading up to his fights, Pimblett's weight loss strategy involves an orchestrated regime, including a calculated caloric intake, intense cardio exercise, and the guidance of a specialized nutritional consultant to ensure proper nutrient balance and calorie restrictions.
