Paddy Pimblett advocates for men’s mental health after UFC win: ‘Please speak to someone’
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Paddy Pimblett is a rising star in UFC and won his 3rd struggle Saturday.
Pimblett defeated Jordan Leavitt by submission in the 2nd spherical of their bout at UFC London, strengthening to 19-3 in his combined martial arts profession.
Paddy Pimblett of England celebrates defeating Jordan Leavitt of the U.S. in a light-weight bout through UFC Combat Night time at O2 Arena July 23, 2022, in London.
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Following the earn, the 27-12 months-outdated advocated for men’s psychological wellness, revealing that a person of his buddies died by suicide.
“I woke up on Friday morning 4 a.m. to a message one of my good friends back again home killed himself. This was 5 hrs right before my weigh-in. So Ricky, lad, that’s for you,” Pimblett stated.
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Paddy Pimblett of England punches Jordan Leavitt in a lightweight combat during UFC Battle Night at O2 Arena July 23, 2022, in London.
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“There is a stigma in this entire world that gentlemen simply cannot talk. … Hear, if you’re a man, and you have got excess weight on your shoulders, and if you assume the only way you can remedy it is by killing on your own, make sure you talk to somebody,” Pimblett explained.
“Discuss to everyone. Persons would fairly … I know I would somewhat have my mate cry on my shoulder than go to his funeral subsequent 7 days. So, you should, let us get rid of the stigma and males start out talking.”
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The light-weight competitor defeated Luigi Vendramini by means of knockout in his 1st UFC bout in September 2021. In March, he bought Rodrigo Vargas to tap out for his 2nd acquire.
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Paddy Pimblett at the O2 in London Saturday, July 23, 2022.
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Pimblett, affectionately regarded as “Paddy the Baddy,” past shed in September 2018 at Cage Warriors 96 via unanimous selection. Two of his a few losses have been by using unanimous determination. His initially loss came in Oct 2013 at Cage Warriors Combating Championship 60 by using specialized submission from Cameron Else.
If you or somebody you know is possessing views of suicide, please make contact with the Nationwide Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-Communicate (8255).