UFC Fighter Paddy Pimblett Dedicates His Victory To A Suicide Friend: If You Have A Burden, Please Talk To Someone

New UFC star Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett. (PHOTO/INSTAGRAM @theufcbaddy)

JAKARTA - New UFC star Paddy 'The Baddy' Pimblett dedicated his win against Jordan Leavitt to a colleague who committed suicide.

The Liverpool fighter made another sensational appearance by forcing his opponent to give up in the second round. He also dedicated his post-winning speech to his colleague.

Pimblett said he received word his partner committed suicide before the fight took place.

"I woke up on Friday at four in the morning, received a message that one of my friends at home had committed suicide. This was a few hours before I weighed myself," he said as reported by the Daily Star.

Pimblett also used the big moment of his speech to talk about men's mental health. In that highly emotional occasion, he remained calm to deliver his messages.

Good for those who attended live at 02 Arena, London, as well as for the millions of other people who watched his performance around the world.

"There's a stigma in this world, that men can't talk. Look, if you're a man and you have a burden on your shoulders, and you think the only way you can solve it is by committing suicide, please talk to someone, talk to who?" too," he said.

"People are happier, I know I'd rather have a partner crying on my shoulder than going to his funeral next week. So please, let's get rid of this stigma and men start talking."

The crowd at the O2 Arena gave a standing ovation that night in response to Pimblett's message. The message is also expected to help someone out there in need.