UFC star Paddy Pimblett urged men to speak out about their mental health struggles in a powerful TV speech as he reflected on two tragic deaths close to home.
Right after his victory at UFC London on Saturday, 27-year-old Pimblett opened up about two tragedies in the build-up to his fight, including the death of his close friend, and used his post-match interview to urge men to speak out if they are struggling.
"I want to dedicate this fight to little 'baby Lee', a little warrior and more of a fighter than any of us will ever be," he said. "But also I woke up on Friday morning at 4am to a message that one of my friends back home had killed himself - this was five hours before my weigh-in - so Ricky lad that's for you.
