Carlos Ulberg disclosed that he targeted a first-round knockout because his corner was considering stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained. He knew he needed to finish his opponent in the opening frame and increased his striking power accordingly. Ulberg successfully executed this strategy despite fighting through the undisclosed injury. The revelation highlights the urgency and pressure he felt to secure an early stoppage rather than risk his corner throwing in the towel.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
