Paddy Pimblett’s powerful message after winning at #UFCLondon

[tazsaalim]

"People would rather have you cry on their shoulder than have to go to your funeral" powerful message

[donalddade]

I no longer care if he wins or loses. He's now my favorite MMA fighter.

[kidlightning]

I'll be a fan of his for life after hearing this from him!

[zeffer]

Paddy, you just saved many lives with that message. Bravo sir!

[z_]

"Id rather have me mate cry on my shoulder then go to his funeral next week" Powerful words patty❤❤

[furaichickendb]

This got tears in my eyes. As a man that struggles with lifelong depression this really got to me. I’ve had those thoughts plenty of times but luckily my conscious came out on top each time even if it meant that I only stopped myself because of the pain it would cause those I love. But the world does have a stigma and regardless of politics and ideologies, if you’re hurting, please just talk to someone. There’s always somebody that’s going to know even just the slightest bit of what you may need to get over your dark thoughts. The biggest culprit is always loneliness. Even though it may seem you are all alone with nobody that can possibly understand you just know you are not alone in feeling this way. May god bless all of you and everyone. Thank you Paddy and my condolences for your loss mate.

[Renegaderabbit]

This was the most powerful octagon speech I’ve ever heard. Thank you Paddy

[drewjacobsen]

I lost my brother to suicide last year.

This message is powerful & I hope reaches someone who needed to hear it.

The stigma is real.

And strength isnt always physical.

Thank you Paddy

[jewmaxin]

I had a stroke on Friday, Saturday I contemplated hitting the off switch and fortunately fell asleep and woke up Sunday. Scrolled thru FB, this clip popped up on my feed. Changed my mind and made me think. Thank you Paddy from the bottom of my heart, I feel for your loss my friend.

[RBRTPULN]

Dude.... how absolutely weird. I almost killed myself 2 weeks ago and I got the strength to call and talk to someone. I sat on the bed for hours with my gun, crying and clinging to life with thoughts of how much I love my son. The weight of my finger on the trigger became too heavy, in my last bit of desperation I called and poured myself out to someone.

I am glad I didn't do it. I still have a long dark road ahead of me full of twists and turns no doubt but, I can do this. I know I can, I have to, I cannot give up. My son needs me to persevere.

This video made me an instant Paddy fan. I'm literally crying rn.

**update 7.26.24**

I'm still here. Still alright. It was a long and very dark road ahead of that. Things settled down for a while. Things are better now, not by much. They can get better and I'm working on trudging forward to that.

I'm not perfect a perfect person in an already imperfect world but I'm trying. I am still depressed and the thought dances across there from time to time but I'm confident I'll persevere for the long haul.

[ANTHNYYY]

As someone that deals wit mental illness this really broke me sorry Paddy i love you brother😔💙

[csea__go]

Thank you so much for this message Paddy!!! We need more people like you in this world!!!

[DevilDave]

Honestly this hit me hard. Wasn't expecting him to say something like this after all the goofiness. Respect to Paddy sorry for your loss, good luck with the elite of LW.

[neilpm]

That is how you use your platform, Paddy! Amazing and powerful message to be shared globally.

[FightFocusMMA]

Huge respect for Paddy and him putting a spotlight on mens mental health 💪💜

[Alps]

Very powerful and I think paddy gained a whole lot of respect for this!

[mikeydaniel]

No matter what you think of paddy as a fighter his character and charisma and just down right humanity is unmatched.

[prandle]

This speech helped me finally get to the point where I’m going to talk to someone. Thank you so much Paddy.

[nickyvtown]

As a man I have had my heart broken so many times and a few months ago it happened again always felt like I wasn’t good enough and I wanted to end my life but powerful messages like this have helped me so thank you!!

[peppermintnightmare]

I was contemplating giving up, Paddy. I still do from time to time. It's just so hard, you know what I mean?
Thank you, Paddy. Your words have helped me to stand up and keep trying to fight. I'm trying Paddy.
Aloha from Hawaii.
-R