Carlos Ulberg targeted first-round finish due to corner considering stoppage

Carlos Ulberg revealed his corner was contemplating stopping his UFC 327 title fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained. Knowing the potential stoppage was being discussed, Ulberg made the strategic decision to pursue a first-round knockout to prevent the bout from reaching the corner break. He stated he began hitting harder than usual to secure the early finish. Ulberg successfully executed this plan, earning the knockout victory and the championship in the opening round. The nature and severity of the injury that concerned his corner was not specified in his post-fight comments.