Paddy Pimblett revealed he walks into the cage at 191 pounds on fight night after cutting to the 155-pound lightweight limit. The claim represents a 36-pound weight gain between weigh-ins and competition.
The Liverpool fighter made the disclosure in a video posted to his own channel. Pimblett explained the extreme nature of his weight cut and rehydration process between official weigh-ins and fight time.
Lightweight Weight Management
Pimblett competes in the UFC's lightweight division, which has a 155-pound limit for non-title fights and 156 pounds for championship bouts. His stated cage weight would place him well above the middleweight limit of 185 pounds by the time he enters competition.
The fighter's comments highlight ongoing discussions about weight cutting practices in mixed martial arts. Many fighters cut significant amounts of water weight to compete in lower divisions, then rehydrate rapidly after weigh-ins.
Pimblett's UFC Career
The former Cage Warriors champion has built a following with his fighting style and outspoken personality. His weight management approach has drawn attention throughout his UFC tenure.
Weight cutting remains a controversial topic in combat sports, with some promotions implementing same-day weigh-ins or additional weight checks to limit extreme cuts. The UFC currently conducts weigh-ins the day before fight night for most events.
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