Paddy Pimblett loves when he gets the chance to pack on the pounds after a fight.
Following his unanimous decision loss to Justin Gaethje in the UFC 324 main event, the Liverpool native returned home and went on a food tour to hit some of his favorite spots around town. From ordering every sandwich on a menu at one restaurant — where he eats for free — to visiting his old friend Molly McCann at her establishment, Pimblett was chowing down but still not gaining quite as much weight as usual.
“I weighed myself this morning, I was only 86kgs (190 pounds),” Pimblett said on his video blog. “F*cking sound for me. I’ve been at like 90 something at this stage before. I’ve been eating well.”
From sandwiches to Chinese food and even munching through a full English breakfast, a brisket sandwich and then pancakes for dessert, Pimblett wasn’t shy about the portions he was putting away.
That said, Pimblett revealed he was actually only eating one big meal per day on average and then usually took down a snack at night.
While Pimblett’s post-fight eating habits are the stuff of legend, he proudly proclaimed that his weight hasn’t ballooned quite as much this time around as it has in the past.
“I know the title says I got fat again but I’m not that fat,” Pimblett said. “I’m actually all right. Like 86 kilos, which is sound. I’m doing all right.
“I’m not like America fat where I’m like 94, 95 kilos (210 pounds). We’re doing good. We’re doing all right.”
Still, Pimblett definitely enjoys his food when he’s not in training camp so he’s taking full advantage of his time off while back at home in Liverpool and awaiting his next assignment from the UFC.
“Definitely not missing that fight camp diet,” Pimblett said. “Food is definitely the best part after a fight.”
The loss at UFC 324 was Pimblett’s first setback since joining the promotion. He now boasts a 7-1 record in the UFC and a 23-4 record overall in his career.
