UFC announcer Bruce Buffer incorrectly announced the result of the Padilla fight as a majority decision when it was actually a draw according to the scorecards. The fighters only learned the real result backstage. Separately, Olympic wrestling champion Gable Steveson, a protege of Jon Jones, has signed a contract with the UFC, with Jones also hinting at a potential return. Paulo Costa's performance impressed fans who questioned why he spent so long at middleweight when he appears more effective at light heavyweight. Josh Hokit's performance impressed President Trump and he was offered a fight against Derrick Lewis at the White House lawn. The Reyes vs. Walker fight was noted as the most boring bout of the card.
