A post-event recap highlights several key moments from UFC 327. Bruce Buffer incorrectly announced a majority decision victory for Padilla when the judges' scorecards actually showed a draw, with fighters only learning the real result backstage. The Reyes-Walker bout unexpectedly turned out to be the most boring fight of the night. Gable Steveson, a protégé of Jon Jones, has signed with UFC, while Jones himself hinted at a possible return. Paulo Costa impressed fans by moving to light heavyweight, where he appeared both powerful and durable without the extreme weight cuts that plagued his middleweight career. The author suggests a potential Costa-Procházka matchup would be exciting. Josh Hockit's performance impressed Donald Trump and earned him a fight booking with Derrick Lewis at the White House lawn. Jiri Procházka addressed his loss, stating mercy was inappropriate and he needs to destroy that part of himself, while apologizing for his performance and promising to return stronger.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
