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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Harry Davies

UFC drug-cheat clarifies comments on Paddy Pimblett's weight gain between fights

Disgraced UFC star TJ Dillashaw insists Paddy Pimblett 's eating habits will prevent him taking a short-notice fight in the promotion.

Pimblett, who picked up his third successive UFC win last weekend, is a self-declared 'foodie' who often piles on a lot of weight outside of his training camp. Following his win against Kazula Vargas in March, 'The Baddy' put on over 20kg in less than two weeks after going on a 11,000 calorie binge and indulging on doughnuts, crisps and easter eggs.

Almost a week on from his win against Jordan Leavitt and Pimblett is yet to reveal whether he was gone on another post-fight binge. Former two-time UFC bantamweight champion TJ Dillashaw, who previously stated Pimblett's eating habits will hinder his title hopes, thinks the Liverpudlian will be unable to take any short-notice opportunities if he piles on the pounds after fights.

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