Carlos Ulberg reveals he targeted first-round finish due to injury

Carlos Ulberg disclosed that he specifically aimed for a first-round knockout because his corner was considering stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained. Ulberg knew he needed to finish his opponent quickly and began striking harder than usual to secure the stoppage before his corner could intervene. He successfully finished the fight in the first round, preventing any discussion of stopping the bout. The nature and severity of the injury were not detailed in the statement.