Bruce Buffer made an error announcing the Padilla fight result, calling it a majority decision victory when the scorecards actually showed a draw. Fighters only learned the real outcome backstage. Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson, a protégé of Jon Jones, has signed a contract with the UFC, and Jones himself hinted at a possible return. Paulo Costa impressed fans in his light heavyweight performance, showing better endurance than during his middleweight run. The post also notes that Jiri Prochazka apologized for his loss, stating he lost concentration and was caught, and vowed to return stronger.
A chaotic night inside the octagon spilled into the post-fight chaos on April 12 when legendary announcer Bruce Buffer incorrectly called a Padilla fight result a majority decision victory — a mistake that was only corrected backstage, after the fighters had already been told the wrong outcome. The actual scorecards revealed a draw.
Jiri Prochazka, the number-two ranked light heavyweight in the world, suffered a defeat on the card and addressed it with characteristic directness afterward. The 33-year-old Czech fighter, who carries a 32-6-1 record and fights out of Jetsaam Gym Brno, acknowledged he lost concentration at a critical moment and was caught as a result. Standing six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, Prochazka is one of the division's most dangerous strikers, landing 5.69 significant strikes per minute at 55 percent accuracy. He stated he would return stronger.
Paulo Costa also turned heads with his light heavyweight appearance. The Brazilian known as "The Eraser" holds a 16-4-0 record and is ranked 13th in the middleweight division. At 35 years old, the six-foot-one Costa impressed observers with his conditioning, with many noting it as an improvement over his middleweight performances. He lands 6.26 significant strikes per minute at 58 percent accuracy, making him one of the sport's most relentless offensive fighters.
Perhaps the biggest news of the evening was the arrival of Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson, who has officially signed a contract with the UFC. Steveson has been closely associated with Jon Jones, who hinted at a possible return of his own. Jones, 38, owns a 28-1-0 record and remains one of the most accomplished fighters in the sport's history, boasting 58 percent striking accuracy and 1.89 takedowns per 15 minutes.
Why it matters
- Buffer's announcement error raises questions about post-fight procedural reliability
- Steveson's signing adds a decorated wrestling pedigree to the UFC roster
- Prochazka's loss and vow to return keeps the light heavyweight division unsettled
- A potential Jones comeback would immediately reshape the divisional landscape
