Paddy Pimblett, known for gaining weight between fights, recently broke a chicken wing eating record by consuming 47 wings and then having dessert, while also revealing he was 42 pounds heavier than his fight weight.
Paddy Pimblett has a reputation for bulking up between fights. If you’ve ever wondered how, look no further than seeing him do his best Joey Chestnut impersonation.
The UFC lightweight contender’s latest vlog shows him visiting Furusato in Liverpool. There, he attempted to break the eatery’s chicken wing eating record, which stood at 37.
Watch Pimblett’s chomping challenge below.
Pimblett, currently 6-0 in the UFC, breezes through the first 20 wings. Predictably, he hits a wall but powers through, breaking the record and pushing it to 47. And then he has dessert.
In his most recent fight, Pimblett scored a quick submission of veteran King Green. This victory secured him a spot in the top 15 of the UFC’s lightweight rankings.
The former Cage Warriors champion has been creating buzz since joining the UFC in 2021. Known for his brash personality and tendency to pack on pounds when not in training camp.
“The Baddy” recently released a video revealing that he was walking around 42 pounds heavier than his fight weight with Green at UFC 304.