Ulberg KOs Procházka with check hook; Costa defeats Murzakanov at UFC 327

Carlos Ulberg scored his sixth knockout with a left check hook in his last 12 fights, stopping Jiří Procházka in the first round at UFC 327. Procházka was knocked down three times by the same punch before the finish. Paulo Costa defeated Azamat Murzakanov, becoming the second fighter to knock down the Russian rукопашный боя specialist after Dmitry Kopylova. The analyst suggests Ulberg vs. Ankalaev would favor Ankalaev 55-45 due to Ankalaev's pressure and wrestling. Murzakanov, training at K-Dojo with Murat Keshtov, appeared to tire after two rounds against the larger Costa. Josh Hokit impressed with his athleticism and speed in a close decision over Curtis Blaydes, though the judging was described as difficult to score definitively.