Paddy Pimblett claims he is the ‘GOAT of weight cutting’

Paddy Pimblett has never missed weight in the UFC, and the British lightweight is not shy about his success. In a recently released behind-the-scenes video, "The Baddy" declared himself the "GOAT of weight cutting," crediting discipline and mental toughness as the cornerstones of his approach.

Despite gaining significant weight between fights—a habit that regularly draws scrutiny from observers—Pimblett has maintained a perfect record of making the lightweight limit. In footage from UFC 329, he documented his weight-cut process in detail, emphasizing that consistency throughout fight camp is essential. "Every single time I step in that cage I make weight," he stated, adding that fighters must avoid complaining during the cut or risk losing the mental battle entirely.

Pimblett pushed back at critics who focus on his out-of-cage weight fluctuations, insisting that what matters is the ability to hit the mark when it counts. "No b*tching is the No. 1 rule, lad. If you start b*tching during the weight cut, it's over," he said.

He backed up his words with a dominant performance at UFC 329, submitting Benoit St. Denis in under a minute to move back into title contention. The submission victory underscored Pimblett's point: whatever his weight-management strategy, it is working when the Octagon door closes.