Fans who stayed up for Mayweather v McGregor were made to wait just a little bit longer

One of the most anticipated fights in history was never likely to start on time, was it?

Conor McGregor v Floyd Mayweather had experienced a huge build up, and while it was the headline act on the night, there were other fights on the undercard to get through.

This sports fight needs to start already.
— Zach Braff (@zachbraff) August 27, 2017

No one cares for all these other fights just start the one we all stayed up to see #MayweathervMcgregor pic.twitter.com/TUpk66OEk4
— Crystal Palace❤️💙 (@ZacEarlyYT) August 27, 2017

That much was to be expected, but then an unexpected delay occurred due to high demand.

Breaking: #MayweatherMcGregor "delayed slightly" pic.twitter.com/948a72aVG6
— Richard Conway (@richard_conway) August 27, 2017

When you've stayed up all night and then Showtime announce there'll be a delay to the main event… pic.twitter.com/3nxDwsvBkc
— BigSport (@BigSportGB) August 27, 2017

And not everybody was happy with their choice to wake up for the bout.

I am massively regretting waking up to listen to this. #MayweatherMcGregor
— Elizabeth Ammon (@legsidelizzy) August 27, 2017

Despite that delay however, the anticipation remained as the fight eventually drew near.

McGregor is wearing boxing stuff. It's actually going to happen…. Soonish.
— JOE.co.uk (@JOE_co_uk) August 27, 2017

And social media demonstrated that many who had awoken or stayed awake for the bout were excited enough not to care too much about waiting a few more minutes.