Paddy Pimblett Will Have to Lose 50 lbs in 3 Weeks For His Next Fight

By: Alok Nayak Image credit: UFC

[{"selector":"#anim-dc09a3e0-5f49-4e22-bde3-13d0a65b1f0a [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(19.772752485837653%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] Paddy Pimblett is one of the rising stars in the sports with an unbeaten record in UFC lightweight division.

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Paddy Pimblett Will Have to Lose 50 lbs in 3 Weeks For His Next Fight

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