Heavyweight fighter Tyrell Fortune had to return to the UFC cage on Saturday, March 28, 2026, after a significant error by the event's official announcer. Following their bout at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas, Bruce Buffer mistakenly announced Marcin Tybura as the winner by split decision.
After the initial announcement, a review of the official scorecards revealed the error. Buffer promptly corrected himself, stating, "I made a mistake. The winner by split decision... Tyrell Fortune." The correction was made while both fighters were still in the Octagon, though Tybura had already begun to celebrate.
The incident occurred on the main card of UFC Fight Night. Fortune ultimately secured the victory with scores of 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28. UFC officials confirmed the integrity of the judges' scorecards and attributed the error solely to the announcement.
This rare mistake by the veteran announcer Bruce Buffer, known for his iconic "It's time!" catchphrase, caused a brief moment of confusion before the correct result was confirmed. Both fighters handled the unusual situation professionally following the correction.
