Carlos Ulberg targeted first-round finish due to injury concern

Carlos Ulberg revealed after his UFC 327 victory that he aggressively pursued a first-round knockout because his corner was considering stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury. Ulberg stated he knew he needed to finish his opponent in the opening frame and deliberately increased his power output beyond normal levels. The specific nature of the injury was not disclosed, but it was severe enough that his cornermen discussed potentially pulling him from the bout. Despite the injury limitation, Ulberg successfully secured the finish within the first round, preventing his team from having to make that difficult decision. The victory added to Australia and New Zealand's championship count in the UFC.