UFC: "Probably going to have Paddy The Baddy as main card" - Fans not very impressed as UFC once again returns to London in March 2025

"Probably going to have Paddy The Baddy as main card" - Fans not very impressed as UFC once again returns to London in March 2025

By Vaibhav Rathod

Modified Nov 12, 2024 16:01 GMT

Fans react with mixed feelings as UFC announces its return to London in March. [Image courtesy: via Getty Images]

MMA as a sport is growing exponentially, and the UFC is leading the way in driving it's popularity and bringing events to places that haven't seen a lot of mixed martial arts competition.

Recently, UFC Europe announced on X/Twitter that the UFC will be returning to London for a UFC Fight Night card on March 22, 2025. This will mark the 30th UFC event to be held in the United Kingdom.

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This announcement drew reactions from many fans. Several MMA enthusiasts flooded the comment section to predict who would headline the event, and came up with names they'd like to see feature on the card.

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One user suggested that Paddy Pimblett would be on the main card. They wrote:

“Fight night event probably going have paddy baddy as main card”

Another user added:

“Gonna put it at UK time this time???”

One fan also expressed concerns about the time the event will start, writing:

“Wonder what the time it’s going to be at”

One user predicted the main and co-main event:

“Pimblett Vs Moicano? Allen vs Yair co main?”

Check out a few reactions below:

Though UFC 304 was a successful event, many fans were disappointed with the timing, as it favored American viewers over the local audience. The event was scheduled according to Las Vegas time. Fans and critics criticized the UFC for this, and they are hoping it won't be repeated for the next card in London.

Dana White praises Paddy Pimblett's last performance at UFC 304

UFC CEO Dana White, in an interview with TNT Sports, was asked about what he makes of Paddy Pimblett's last performance. Pimblett was last seen in action at UFC 304, when he submitted King Green in the very first round.

White seemed impressed and praised Pimblett by saying:

“He killed it. I mean, again, there was a lot of negativity surrounding Patty, a lot of naysayers about what he is capable of doing, and I think he shut a lot of people up with that last performance. So, again, another massive star out of the UK that I’m sure we’ll be doing something with soon over there."

Check out Dana White's comments below [4:54]:

About the author

Vaibhav started as a writer in 2023. In his short time in the field, he has already worked for various platforms, including Team Flexbox and Trivoli Digital. He feels his Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Media and Communication helps him tackle the different types of articles required in a sports publication.

Alex Pereira’s rags-to-superstardom story makes the Brazilian Vaibhav’s most-beloved MMA fighter. That said, Max Holloway’s last-second knockout of Justin Gaethje at UFC 300 is his favorite fight. Vaibhav is of the opinion that MMA has overtaken boxing as the world’s top combat sport. He attributes this to the UFC’s marketing and global popularity among younger audiences. He also believes MMA fighters are not compensated adequately in comparison to the Sweet Science. While writing his news pieces, Vaibhav focuses on proper research from reliable sources and on ensuring timely content that adheres to the in-house style.

When he’s not immersed in MMA, you can find Vaibhav writing, reading, or watching movies.

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