Ulberg KOs Prochazka in first round at UFC 327 to claim light heavyweight title

Carlos Ulberg captured the UFC light heavyweight championship by knocking out Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round at UFC 327. The main card also featured Paulo Costa knocking out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round, and Josh Emmett defeating Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision. Performance bonuses went to Ulberg and Emmett, while Emmett vs Blaydes earned Fight of the Night honors. The preliminary card saw submission victories by Vicente Luque, Tatiana Suarez, and Mateusz Gamrot.