Carlos Ulberg reveals injury nearly stopped fight, targeted first-round finish

Carlos Ulberg disclosed that he aimed for a first-round knockout because his corner was considering stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained. Ulberg stated he knew he had to finish Prochazka in the opening frame and began hitting harder than usual to secure the victory. The revelation adds context to his aggressive approach in the fight. The nature and severity of the injury that concerned his corner was not specified in the statement.