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

Carlos Ulberg revealed after his UFC 327 victory that he specifically aimed for a first-round knockout because his corner was contemplating stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained. Knowing he might not have the opportunity to continue past the opening frame, Ulberg increased his power output and fought with greater urgency than usual. His strategy proved successful as he finished the fight in the first round before his corner needed to make a decision about whether to continue. The nature and severity of Ulberg's injury were not specified in his post-fight comments, but it was significant enough that his team seriously considered pulling him from the bout.