Carlos Ulberg disclosed that his corner team was considering stopping his UFC 327 fight between rounds due to an undisclosed injury he sustained during the bout. Knowing this, Ulberg targeted a first-round finish and intentionally increased his power output to end the fight quickly. The Australian fighter successfully secured a knockout victory in the opening frame, preventing his corner from having to make the difficult decision to pull him from the contest. Ulberg acknowledged he hit harder than usual because he understood the urgency of the situation. The specific nature and severity of the injury were not detailed in his post-fight comments.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
