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Harry Davies

Paddy Pimblett's eating habits defended by UFC veteran Donald Cerrone

Paddy Pimblett's excessive weight gain has been questioned by several fighters, but UFC veteran Donald Cerrone thinks the rising star has earned his right to binge eat.

Pimblett, who is a self-declared 'foodie', has never had trouble making the lightweight limit and even used to fight at featherweight during his days fighting in Cage Warriors. 'The Baddy' weighed in at 155lb for his most recent win, but just two weeks later he stepped on the scale at over 200lb after indulging on junk food.

The Liverpudlian's binge eating habits have been criticised by fighters such as his upcoming opponent Jordan Leavitt and boxing legend Ricky Hatton. However, Cerrone, who fights Joe Lauzon on Saturday, doesn't see a problem with Pimblett's weight gain given he has no issue making the weight.

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