Ulberg defeats Prochazka via first-round KO to claim light heavyweight title

Carlos Ulberg knocked out Jiri Prochazka at 3:45 of the first round to win the UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 327. In other main card action, Paulo Costa TKO'd Azamat Murzakanov in round three, Josh Hockit defeated Curtis Blaydes by unanimous decision in a Fight of the Night performance, Dominick Reyes beat Johnny Walker by split decision, and Cub Swanson TKO'd Nate Landwehr in round one. Performance bonuses went to Ulberg and Hockit, while Hockit vs Blaydes earned Fight of the Night. The preliminary card featured wins by Tatiana Suarez, Mateusz Gamrot, Kevin Holland, and Aaron Pico.