At UFC 327, Dominick Reyes (16-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) achieved a split decision victory over Johnny Walker (22-10 MMA, 8-7 UFC) in Miami, marking his fourth win in the last five fights. Despite the win, Reyes faced criticism from fans for the fight's lack of action, as it was his first decision win in more than seven years and his first fight going the distance since his title loss to Jon Jones in 2020. Reyes revealed that he fought cautiously due to a concussion suffered in a previous knockout loss to Carlos Ulberg, the current light heavyweight champion. He acknowledged that this medical condition influenced his decision-making in the ring, stating, "I probably shouldn't have taken the fight, but I did." He stressed that his priority was to return home safely to his family with financial rewards, saying, "Getting two checks means more than entertaining."