UFC 324’s Paddy Pimblett Worries Fans With Disturbing Weigh-In Detail and Vaping Confession
Paddy Pimblett raised concerns among fans at UFC 324 due to his appearance at weigh-ins and his admission of using a CBD vape to manage his weight cut.Summary
Ahead of his interim lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett has sparked worry among fans. His appearance at the weigh-ins, specifically his blue lips, raised concerns about the severity of his weight cut. Pimblett openly confessed to using a CBD vape during fight week to suppress his appetite and manage cravings, stating, “It helps you not eat food, you know what I mean?” He believes the vape has contributed to his current weight being the lowest it’s ever been at this stage of a fight camp. Fans reacted to his condition on social media, with some expressing concern over the health risks of extreme weight cutting and others criticizing his pattern of significant weight gain followed by rapid cuts. The incident also brought renewed attention to the dangers of weight cutting in general, highlighted by Cameron Smotherman fainting after weigh-ins, leading to his fight being canceled.
(Source：Essentially Sports)
