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Paddy Pimblett declared himself the "GOAT of weight cutting" in a recently released behind-the-scenes video.
Despite routinely drawing attention for the amount of weight he gains between bouts in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, "The Baddy" has never failed to make the lightweight limit. As seen in his latest YouTube video documenting the days leading up to UFC 329, the Brit had a relatively comfortable weight cut and remained in high spirits throughout.
Paddy Pimblett explains the discipline and mindset behind his UFC lightweight weight cuts
Pimblett and his team gave detailed insight into his weight-cutting process in the former interim title challenger's recent YouTube video. He emphasized that the key to always making weight is sticking to the necessary diet and training program throughout fight camp.
"I am the GOAT of weight cutting," Pimblett said in the video. "Discipline and mental strength are what make me so good at weight cutting. You've got to be disciplined all the way through camp. Every single time I step in that cage I make weight."
The former Cage Warriors champion then slammed those who criticize his weight gain outside fight camp. He added that once a fighter starts feeling sorry for themselves during a weight cut, the mental battle is already lost.
"I think everyone needs to shut the f*ck up about my weight, lad," he added. "No b*tching is the No. 1 rule, lad. If you start b*ching during the weight cut, it's over."
Pimblett put on a stellar performance at UFC 329, submitting Benoit St. Denis in under a minute to return to title contention.
