Carlos Ulberg targeted first-round finish due to injury concerns from corner

Carlos Ulberg revealed post-fight that he deliberately pursued an aggressive first-round finish at UFC 327 because his corner was considering stopping the bout due to an injury he sustained. Ulberg stated his corner began contemplating a stoppage between rounds, which motivated him to fight with increased urgency and power. He knew he needed to end the fight in the opening frame before his team could intervene. This strategy proved successful as Ulberg secured the first-round knockout victory. The nature of the specific injury was not detailed in the statement.