Queen Elizabeth the second passed away earlier this week at the age of 96, sending the United Kingdom into a state of mourning after 70 years as monarch.Her family travelled to Balmoral in Scotland on Thursday afternoon, to all be there for one another and for those there early enough to be at her bedside as she took her last breath.Across the UK, football decided that all fixtures at all levels were to be suspended immediately in honour of the Queen, with other sports taking a different route.

How the sporting world responded to the tragic passing

Sports such as cricket and golf decided to continue play in line with Official Mourning Guidance and after lengthy consultations with DCMS. However, all sport will be cancelled on the day of her funeral, September 19 as it has been declared a bank holiday.

As is the nature of a monarchy, Charles has already been thrust in front of the world media just hours after the passing of his mother.

Across the globe, sporting events have understandably continued, with tributes being paid to the Queen. Whether it be at the Italian Grand Prix where a minutes silence was observed with most cars having some form of recognition on their liveries, or at the cricket where England’s deciding Test with South Africa saw a tribute followed by the first rendition of ‘God Save The King’ at a televised sporting event.

LONDON, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 10: England players sing their national anthem prior to Day Three of the Third LV= Insurance Test Match between England and South Africa at The Kia Oval on September 10, 2022 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images)

UFC supporters' reaction tainted proceedings

Regardless of opinions on whether or not a country needs a ruling monarch alongside the democratic leaders, some respect has to be shown, not only was the Queen working up until the final days of her life, but she is still a beloved family member.

Some form of human decency needs to be shown, to be respectful to someone who has died. It’s not a case of loving the monarchy or being anti-monarchist, it’s about being a human.

That being said, despite the plethora of respectful mourning procedures at sporting events, the UFC in Las Vegas was tainted with their reaction.

CHICHESTER, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 30: Queen Elizabeth II is seen at the Chichester Theatre while visiting West Sussex on November 30, 2017 in Chichester, United Kingdom. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

An 18,000 capacity crowd at the T-Mobile arena in Vegas began booing the tribute put on by the organisation, before chanting ‘USA’ from sections of the crowd.

Not only is it distasteful to say the least, it’s certainly a shock given the general consensus that Americans in the main are huge fans of the British Royal Family.

You can see the video below of what unfolded:

Overall it was shocking scenes despite the brilliant fights put on by those taking to the Octagon last night.