5 UFC stars who got out of shape between their fights
The UFC is undoubtedly home to some of the world’s best athletes, and unsurprisingly, most of them are in phenomenal shape. However, when they’re between fights, this isn’t always the case.
Over the years we’ve seen a number of top UFC fighters come into their fights in incredible shape, only to let themselves go somewhat once their training camps are over.
"I rather be fat and happy than ripped." – Paddy Pimblett 🍕😎 https://t.co/HJmQ7XH4dy
While this is often amusing for fans, who get to see a more human side to their favourite fighters, it can also be an issue for the athlete going forward for more than one reason.
With that in mind, here are five UFC fighters who got out of shape between their fights.
#5. Paddy Pimblett – UFC lightweight contender
Right now, there are few hotter fighters in the UFC than lightweight prospect Paddy Pimblett. ‘The Baddy’ has skyrocketed to fame in the past year thanks to his two wins inside the octagon, and it looks like he’s got the potential to become a major star, particularly in the UK market.
However, the Liverpool native has also quickly gained a reputation for being a fighter who gets worryingly out of shape between his fights, to the point where he’s almost unrecognizable when he isn’t in camp.
Incredibly, Pimblett – who weighs in at 155lbs for his lightweight bouts in the octagon – reportedly ballooned up to a ludicrous 202lbs following his win over Kazula Vargas earlier this year.
Hilariously, he’s made literally no secret of his love for fast food and desserts – making it almost a mystery quite how he manages to come into his fights with remarkably low bodyfat levels.
Pimblett’s shape between fights hasn’t gone unnoticed by his fellow fighters, though. Recently, former bantamweight champion T.J. Dillashaw slammed him, stating that he was “loving diabetes” and that Pimblett’s weight gain was a recipe for destroying his body.
Paddy Pimblett fires back at ‘juice head’ T.J. Dillashaw after comments about his weight bloodyelbow.com/2022/6/2/23151…
Unsurprisingly, ‘The Baddy’ quickly hit back – reminding Dillashaw that he was once renowned for his own weight gain between fights, even to the point that he sold t-shirts with his bloated face and the slogan ‘Fat Tyler’ on them.
For now, at least, Pimblett’s weight gain between fights hasn’t affected his performances, which have remained stellar – but whether it’ll catch up with him in the future remains to be seen.