UFC: Paddy Pimblett delivered a powerful speech about suicide

Paddy Pimblett, a UFC fighter on the verge of stardom, gave a very emotional speech about suicide following his win over Jordan Leavitt in London.

Pimblett’s message was very poignant, as he explained that a fan, who had become a friend, had committed suicide just before the pre-fight weigh-in.

“There’s a stigma in this world that men can’t talk – listen, if you’re a man, and you’ve got weight on your shoulders … please speak to someone, speak to anyone. Please, let’s get rid of this stigma, and men – start talking.”

“I know I’d rather they cry on my shoulder than go to his funeral next week. … Let’s get rid of this stigma and men start talking.”

Paddy Pimblett on men’s mental health after his @ufc win today. He found out Friday that his friend had killed himself.pic.twitter.com/ZpdnmQ2fU9

— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) July 23, 2022