Carlos Ulberg revealed after his victory that he deliberately pursued a first-round knockout because his corner was contemplating stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury he had sustained. Ulberg stated he was aware of his team's concerns and made the decision to increase his striking power beyond his normal output to secure a finish before the round ended. The specific nature of his injury was not disclosed in this statement. His corner's hesitation about allowing him to continue made the early finish not just strategic but necessary. Ulberg successfully executed this urgent game plan, preventing the fight from reaching a second round where it might have been stopped by his own team.
