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Will Freeman

Paddy Pimblett moons after showing off body transformation at UFC London weigh-in

UFC Paddy Pimblett star has made the 156lb weight limit for his fight against Jordan Leavitt this weekend, before baring his backside during Friday's weigh-in as a message to his critics.

The star himself has admitted that his weight gain is unsustainable after ballooning to over 200lb in the wake of his stunning victory against Rodrigo Vargas in March. However, he decided to send a message during the weigh-in to criticise those who 'fat-shamed' the star for his lifestyle.

Following his weight gain, the Liverpool born fighter was criticised by Former UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw, who said that Pimblett would "never become a world champion" if he continued to binge in the wake of his fights. However, following the weigh-in on Friday it was evident that Pimblett was in brilliant shape, which prompted the star to make the gesture.

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