Bruce Buffer incorrectly announced a majority decision victory for Padilla when the scorecards actually showed a draw, with fighters only learning the real result backstage. Gable Steveson, a protege of Jon Jones, has signed with the UFC, with Jones also hinting at a possible return. Paulo Costa impressed fans by moving to light heavyweight, appearing just as large but with better endurance than at middleweight. Jiri Prochazka apologized for his performance, saying he lost concentration and was caught, and that he needs to eliminate the merciful part of himself. The post also notes that Trump was impressed by a Haquit performance and assigned him a bout with Lewis at the White House lawn.
A chaotic evening inside the octagon produced several headline moments, from a high-profile announcer error to a major roster addition, as the sport's news cycle moved quickly around an April 12 card.
Bruce Buffer announced a majority decision victory for Padilla at the conclusion of one bout, only for the actual scorecards to reveal the fight had ended in a draw. According to reports, neither fighter learned the correct result until after they had left the cage and made their way backstage, turning what should have been a clean finish to the night into an embarrassing administrative moment.
Gable Steveson, widely known as a protege of Jon Jones, has signed with the UFC, adding a decorated wrestling background to the promotional roster. Jones, identified in UFC records as "Bones," carries a 28-1-0 record and stands six-foot-four with an extraordinary 84-inch reach. The 38-year-old heavyweight champion hinted at a possible return of his own alongside the Steveson news, though no official announcement has been confirmed.
Jiri Prochazka drew attention after his performance, publicly apologizing and stating he lost concentration, was caught, and needs to remove what he described as a merciful instinct from his fighting approach. The 33-year-old Czech Republic native holds a 32-6-1 record and is currently ranked second in the light heavyweight division. He fights out of Jetsaam Gym Brno, stands six-foot-three with an 80-inch reach, and lands 5.69 significant strikes per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate.
Paulo Costa's appearance at light heavyweight drew positive reactions from fans, who noted he looked equally as large as the division's regulars while showing improved endurance compared to his middleweight outings.
Why it matters
- Prochazka's public self-criticism raises questions about his path back toward the light heavyweight title picture, where he sits at number two
- Steveson's signing, backed by Jones's association, brings significant amateur wrestling pedigree into the UFC pipeline
- Buffer's scorecard misread highlights procedural vulnerabilities in how results are communicated inside the cage
