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UFC Seattle: Fortune's Debut Victory Corrects Buffer's Mistake

3/29/2026

Summary

Story summary

Bruce Buffer mistakenly announced Marcin Tybura as the winner of the heavyweight fight against Tyrell Fortune at UFC Seattle.
The crowd reacted with confusion and boos, believing Fortune had won.
After a brief delay, Buffer corrected his error, declaring Fortune the actual winner by unanimous decision with scorecards of 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28.
This victory marked Fortune's successful UFC debut, improving his record to 18-3.
Tybura suffered his second consecutive defeat in the promotion at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

History

Historical Context

In 2020, the UFC faced backlash after referee Marc Goddard prematurely stopped a fight, echoing past officiating errors like Bruce Buffer's announcement mistake at UFC Seattle. These incidents underscore the ongoing challenges in ensuring accurate officiating in mixed martial arts, which is crucial for maintaining fighter reputations and fan trust, especially as the UFC navigates its evolving regulatory landscape.

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Story summary

Bruce Buffer mistakenly announced Marcin Tybura as the winner of the heavyweight fight against Tyrell Fortune at UFC Seattle.
The crowd reacted with confusion and boos, believing Fortune had won.
After a brief delay, Buffer corrected his error, declaring Fortune the actual winner by unanimous decision with scorecards of 30-27, 29-28, and 29-28.
This victory marked Fortune's successful UFC debut, improving his record to 18-3.
Tybura suffered his second consecutive defeat in the promotion at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington.

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