Carlos Ulberg knocks out Jiri Prochazka in first round to win light heavyweight title

At UFC 327, Carlos Ulberg captured the light heavyweight championship by knocking out Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round. In other main card action, Josh Hokit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in a bout that earned Fight of the Night honors, Paulo Costa knocked out Azamat Murzakanov in the third round, Dominick Reyes edged Johnny Walker by split decision, and Cub Swanson TKO'd Nate Landwehr in the first round. Performance of the Night bonuses went to Carlos Ulberg and Josh Hokit. The preliminary card saw victories by Tatiana Suarez, Mateusz Gamrot, Kevin Holland, and Aaron Pico, while the early prelims featured wins by Charlie Radtke and Vicente Luque.