Fans booed and left early during UFC London event

At UFC London, some fans left early during the main fight between Leon Edwards and Sean Brady. This event took place on March 22, 2025. In the past, fans had also struggled to stay awake during a different match involving Edwards. The early fights on the card did not have any knockouts, leading to a lack of excitement. By the third round, many attendees were unhappy, as Edwards was being outperformed. Some fans chose to leave the arena before the fight ended, which concluded with Edwards losing to a submission in the fourth round. Videos showed fans booing and walking out during the event. Many shared their frustrations on social media, saying it was one of the worst UFC events they had seen. Comments included remarks about the boring matches and disappointment over the performances of English fighters. One of the most talked-about moments of the night was the retirement of Molly McCann. After losing her fight against Alexia Thainara, McCann announced she was done with MMA. She expressed her gratitude to the UFC and shared her journey with fans during her retirement speech. It was an emotional moment, especially for her teammate, Paddy Pimblett, who was seen crying after her announcement.