Paddy Pimblett Eyes October Return After Weight Gain

Paddy Pimblett has gained over 40 pounds, reaching 198 lbs just a week after his UFC 314 win over Michael Chandler, citing indulgence in junk food and larger U.S. portion sizes as reasons. Despite the dramatic weight fluctuations, Pimblett has never missed weight for a UFC fight and recently entered the lightweight top 10 rankings. He is targeting a return to the Octagon in October, with Abu Dhabi as a possible location. Pimblett has called out top contenders Charles Oliveira, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje as potential opponents. His approach to post-fight dieting and rapid weight gain continues to draw both concern and fascination from fans and analysts. Questions remain about whether these habits will affect his title aspirations or short-notice fight readiness.