5 times UFC fighters stressed the importance of mental health 

#2. Nick Diaz

The Diaz brothers are legendary figures in MMA. Neither have ever captured UFC championships despite taking part in title fights in the sport's premier promotion. However, both brothers are unapologetic and authentic, earning them legions of loyal fans.

Prior to Nate Diaz's bout with Conor McGregor, Nick Diaz was the more well-known of the two. A key difference between the Stockton bad boy and his younger brother is Nick Diaz's openness about his mental health struggles. The older Diaz brother has spoken candidly about his pre-fight anxiety and fears.

The former Strikeforce welterweight champion famously revealed the fears he felt during the buildup to his fights, stating how vividly he pictured himself losing, expressing fear of being humiliated by brutal knockouts and submission losses.

The older Diaz brother stressed the importance of meditation and surrounding himself with the right people to help him manage his fear.

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#1. Paddy Pimblett

Rising UFC star Paddy Pimblett appears to be destined for a future as a reliable needlemover in the promotion. Thus far, he's taken part in two UFC London fight cards. While he headlined neither card, he generated the loudest crowd reactions in both events due to his entertaining persona and exciting fighting style.

Despite being brash and fairly comical, 'The Baddy' exhibited a serious side in his post-fight interview at UFC Fight Night 208. After forcing Jordan Leavitt to tap out to a rear-naked choke, Pimblett took the time to use his post-fight interview to make an emotional appeal to men across the globe.

Recounting his friend's recent suicide, Pimblett urged his male audience to remove the stigma surrounding conversations between men about mental health. In the most memorable portion of his post-fight interview, the former Cage Warriors lightweight champion stated that he'd rather have his friend cry on his shoulder than for 'The Baddy' to be at his funeral.