Carlos Ulberg reveals corner considered stopping fight due to injury

Carlos Ulberg disclosed that his corner was contemplating stopping his UFC 327 fight between rounds because of an injury he sustained. Aware of this possibility, Ulberg committed to finishing the fight in the first round. He intentionally increased his striking power beyond his normal output to secure a quick finish. The strategy proved successful as he knocked out his opponent in the opening frame. The specific nature of Ulberg's injury was not detailed in his statement. His urgency to finish early was directly motivated by the threat of a corner stoppage.