UFC star Paddy Pimblett has admitted that he "cried for three months" while contemplating suicide after losing his Cage Warriors world title in his hometown.
The top lightweight is one of MMA's most beloved figures, known for his bubbly character and outlandish interviews. But he has also become an outspoken advocate for men's mental health issues, telling fans to talk to someone if they are struggling with any demons.
And he has spoken of how depression gripped him after he was beaten by Nad Narimani in 2017 during the main event of a show in his native Liverpool. Pimblett had won the belt less than a year prior and had already defended it once when he faced Narimani, who defeated him by decision over five rounds.
