Paddy Pimblett Shares Important Suicide Message After UFC London Win

The Paddy Pimblett sensation is raging on.

Heading into the UFC event in London yesterday, all eyes were on Pimblett and his boisterous personality, and he gave the raucous crowd exactly what they wanted.

After submitting Jordan Leavitt in the second round, Pimblett went with the tea bag celly right in his opponent’s face.

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PADDY PIMBLETT GETS THE FINISH!!! #UFCLONDON pic.twitter.com/CvC36djzlI

— UFC (@ufc) July 23, 2022

It was what happened after the fight that had Paddy Pimblett trending, though.

While opening up about a friend who committed suicide recently, Pimblett called on men to end the stigma around mental health, and talk to someone if they’re experience depression and/or suicidal thoughts.

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"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

Paddy Pimblett is one of the UFC’s brightest young stars, and it’s amazing to see him use his platform to share such an important message.

While his career is just getting started, it’s what Pimblett is doing away from The Octagon that might have the most impact on the community as a whole.

We’re all hoping to see Paddy Pimblett fight again soon.

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