Paulo Costa calls out Paddy Pimblett for a thrilling “Icecream Eating Competition” to celebrate both of them making weight
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Costa has called out Pimblett to determine who can gain the weight back faster
Paulo Costa had added motivation seeing Paddy Pimblett make weight at UFC London, despite how off the rails he might go with his diet when out of camp. Costa, who’s had weight troubles of his own wanted to learn a few things from Pimblett when it came to the art of effectively losing weight.
Pimblett almost becomes someone unrecognizable as a fighter a few days removed from his octagon appearance. Thanks to his outrageous junk food diet and the fact that most of the weight goes to his face, Pimblett making weight should inspire the fattest among us to get up and move.
Though not the fattest, Costa’s antics with regard to weight became the highlight during his fight week against Marvin Vettori. A fight where since Costa was unable to make the middleweight limit was shifted to a Catchweight of 195 and later to light heavyweight, saw the Brazilian lose a huge chunk of his purse. That is not something he wishes to experience again.
It is in this light that Costa and Paddy started encouraging each other via social media to make weight and party after. Paulo even hailed Paddy as a HERO when he effortlessly stepped on the scales and made weight at UFC London.
Paulo Costa vows to Submit Paddy Pimblett in a mega-icecream eating competition
Now come UFC 278 fight, apart from a USADA visit at a very unusual time, everything worked out great for Costa. He made weight, he beat a legend in Luke Rockhold, and earned the Fight Of The Night Honour doing it. Now he’s come to reap the rewards.
On Twitter Costa called out Pimblett for a previously agreed upon ice cream eating competition. “Mr Paddy let’s f****** go mother*****r. I’m coming hungry to beat you by sub on this hard competition. “ read the tweet by Costa.
Unfortunately for him, Pimblett was recently suspended from Twitter, due to him having served a permanent ban on one of his previous accounts. However, for good measure, he has also posted the challenge to Instagram, where Pimblett still has an account.
Costa might stick around in the US for a while as he is in between contract negotiations. Currently, he has one last fight left on his contract and recently stated that he’s not happy with the current limitations in his contract. Costa also severed ties with long-time manager, Walid Ismail with his girlfriend of 10 year allegedly taking up the role for now.
Also Read: Paulo Costa earned a measly $35k for an incredible 5-round fight against Marvin Vettori
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