In a highly anticipated matchup at UFC 327 held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Dominick Reyes faced Johnny Walker in a light heavyweight bout. The fight, however, did not live up to expectations, as both fighters displayed a cautious approach, resulting in a split decision victory for Reyes (16-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) over Walker (22-10 MMA, 8-7 UFC). The judges scored the fight 29-28, 28-29, and 29-28, reflecting the close nature of the contest. Throughout the three rounds, Reyes struggled initially with Walker's leg kicks and was seen moving gingerly by the end of the first round. The second round saw Reyes finding some success with his punches, but overall, both fighters were hesitant, leading to a lack of significant action. This prompted boos from the crowd, with commentators noting the lack of excitement. Reyes did not participate in a post-fight interview, leaving fans disappointed with the outcome. Other results from UFC 327 included Cub Swanson defeating Nate Landwehr by TKO in the first round and Aaron Pico winning against Patricio Freire by unanimous decision.