"In retrospect it was probably a mistake to book her against Khabib Nurmagomedov" - Fans respond with hilarious jokes after the UFC tweets tribute for Queen Elizabeth II
MMA fans responded with hilarious reactions to a tweet that UFC posted as a tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. The UK's longest-serving monarch passed away at Balmoral castle aged 96, after reigning for 70 years.
UFC posted a tribute to the Queen while the world mourned her loss:
https://t.co/JMFGmkkmIi
MMA fans, however, displayed their whimisical side with some rib-tickling reactions. Fans questioned the UFC's decision to pay homage to the queen.
A fan with the username @Overmayor joked that it was probably a mistake to book the Queen against one of the greatest lightweight fighters of all time, Khabib Nurmagomedov:
''In retrospect it was probably a mistake to book her against Khabib Nurmagomedov.''
In retrospect it was probably a mistake to book her against Khabib Nurmagomedov. twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
@dave_schilling pointed out that Queen Elizabeth II has as many wins in the UFC as CM Punk:
''She had the same number of wins as CM Punk.''
She had the same number of wins as CM Punk. twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
Another fan wrote:
''Nah they gave the Queen a bigger send off than they give their retiring legends😭''
@mcwm labeled Queen Elizabeth II the ''Ultimate Fighter'':
''in many ways, she truly was the ultimate fighter''
in many ways, she truly was the ultimate fighter twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
Here are some of the best fan reactions below:
What was her walkout music? twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
At least she was a better promo than Ronda. twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
Is there anyone Nunes won’t destroy?? twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
Paddy pimbleton in absolute shambles right now twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
RIP to a cage fighting legend 😔 twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
i’m sure she was an avid enjoyer of the sport 🫡 twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
She didn't need to step foot inside the octagon to give Princess Diana the groud and pound. twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
QEII stepped into the big octagon in the sky. RIP. twitter.com/ufc/status/156…
UFC fighters paid tribute to Queen Elizabeth II after the royal family broke the news of her passing away
Buckingham Palace announced in a statement that Queen Elizabeth II died “peacefully” at her home in Balmoral, Scotland, on September 8, 2022, . The news came hours after Buckingham Palace announced that the Queen was put under medical supervision due to growing health concerns.
The entire world was grief stricken and paid homage to the longest reigning British monarch. The MMA community came together to pay their respects. UFC president Dana White was amongst the first to react to the news:
''RIP Queen Elizabeth''
RIP Queen Elizabeth https://t.co/LhHwzsyI7i
The UK's recently crowned UFC welterweight champion Leon Edwards reposted a statement released by the Royal Family:
The Queen died peacefully at Balmoral this afternoon.
The King and The Queen Consort will remain at Balmoral this evening and will return to London tomorrow. https://t.co/VfxpXro22W
MMA referee Marc Goddard wrote:
''Both me & my parents generation knew not a life or country without a Queen. RIP Elizabeth.''
Both me & my parents generation knew not a life or country without a Queen. RIP Elizabeth.
Megan Anderson wrote:
''Wow.. what an incredible life she's lived. May she finally rest in peace now 🥺🙏🏻''
Mike Perry stated:
''Glad I got to put on a show for your Platinum jubilee year Queen. Rest In Peace to the Queen of England.''
Glad I got to put on a show for your Platinum jubilee year Queen. Rest In Peace to the Queen of England. twitter.com/RoyalFamily/st…