Bruce Buffer mistakenly announced a majority decision victory for Padilla when the scorecards actually showed a draw, with fighters only learning the real result backstage. The Reyes-Walker bout was unexpectedly the most boring fight of the entire event. Gable Stevenson, Jon Jones' protégé, signed with UFC, while Jones hinted at a possible return. Paulo Costa's performance revitalized fan interest, with questions raised about why he stayed at middleweight for so long when he appears equally large but more durable at light heavyweight. Josh Hockett's performance impressed Trump, earning him a bout with Derrick Lewis scheduled for the White House lawn. Jiri Prochazka stated post-fight that mercy was inappropriate, he needs to destroy that part of himself, offered no excuses, lost concentration, and promised to return stronger after witnessing the miracle of life at home.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
