Bruce Buffer made another error while announcing fight results, declaring a majority decision victory for Padilla when the scorecards actually showed a draw. The fighters only learned the real result in the backstage area. In other news, Gable Steveson, a protégé of Jon Jones, has officially signed a contract with the UFC. Jones himself also hinted at a possible return to action. The post also discusses Paulo Costa's recent performance and Jiří Procházka's reflections on his loss, where he apologized and stated he needs to eliminate any mercy from his approach.
Bruce Buffer found himself at the center of another announcing controversy after incorrectly declaring a majority decision victory for Padilla following a fight whose scorecards actually reflected a draw. According to reports, neither fighter learned the true result until they had already made their way backstage, leaving the ringside audience and broadcast with a false outcome before the mistake was corrected.
The error adds to a notable pattern of Buffer stumbling on official announcements, and the incident is likely to reignite conversations about the procedures used to relay scorecard results to the octagon announcer before he reads them aloud.
Elsewhere, Gable Steveson has officially signed a contract with the UFC. Steveson, a decorated amateur wrestling champion and a protégé of Jon Jones, now joins the promotion's roster. Jones, who carries a 28-1-0 professional record, stands six-foot-four with an 84-inch reach and has long been regarded as one of the sport's most dominant competitors. The 38-year-old also hinted at a possible return to action, though no specifics have been confirmed.
In the middleweight division, Paulo Costa drew attention for his recent performance. The 35-year-old Brazilian, ranked 13th at 185 pounds and carrying a 16-4-0 record, has built his reputation on a relentless striking output of 6.26 significant strikes landed per minute at 58 percent accuracy, among the most aggressive outputs in the division.
Meanwhile, light heavyweight contender Jiri Prochazka spoke publicly about a recent loss, offering an apology and stating he intends to remove any element of mercy from his fighting approach going forward.
Why it matters
- Buffer's misread result raises questions about scorecard communication protocols inside the octagon
- Steveson's signing, backed by Jones's mentorship, introduces a high-profile wrestling pedigree to the UFC roster
- Jones's hint at a return would carry major implications for the heavyweight division, given his 28-1-0 record and physical tools
