Carlos Ulberg disclosed that his corner contemplated stopping his fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained during the bout. Knowing this, Ulberg focused on securing a first-round finish to prevent the stoppage. He explained that he intentionally started hitting harder than usual to ensure he could end the fight quickly. Despite the injury concern, Ulberg managed to finish his opponent in the first round. The revelation highlights the severity of the injury and Ulberg's determination to secure victory before his corner could intervene.
Carlos Ulberg has revealed that his corner came close to stopping his most recent fight between rounds because of an injury he suffered during the bout, pushing the New Zealander to pursue a first-round finish before they could intervene.
Ulberg explained that once he became aware his corner was considering pulling him out, he made a conscious decision to increase his output and hit harder than normal. The plan worked. He secured a stoppage in the opening round, ending the fight before his corner had the chance to act. The disclosure sheds light on just how serious the injury was, and on the mindset Ulberg brought to the situation under pressure.
The 35-year-old City Kickboxing product has built one of the more impressive recent résumés in the light heavyweight division. Sitting at number three in the rankings with a 15-1 record, Ulberg stands six-foot-four with a 77-inch reach and fights out of an orthodox stance. His striking output is among the most prolific in the division, averaging 6.54 significant strikes landed per minute at a 55 percent accuracy rate — numbers that reflect both his volume and his precision as a kickboxer.
Why it matters
- Ulberg's willingness to fight through a potentially fight-ending injury underlines the mentality driving his push toward a title shot
- A first-round finish keeps his momentum intact and his ranking at number three in a competitive 205-pound division
- His striking-heavy style means corner decisions carry extra weight, since his path to victory runs almost entirely through knockout power
