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. Ulberg stated that he knew he needed to finish his opponent in the opening round and intentionally increased the power of his strikes. The fighter successfully secured the finish despite the injury concern. His corner's potential decision to halt the bout added urgency to his offensive strategy, leading to what he described as a more aggressive approach than usual.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
