Carlos Ulberg targeted first-round finish due to potential corner stoppage

Carlos Ulberg revealed he aimed for a first-round knockout at UFC 327 because his corner was considering stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury. Ulberg stated his corner began contemplating stopping the bout, prompting him to increase his aggression and finish the fight in the opening frame. He acknowledged hitting harder than usual to ensure he secured the finish before his team could intervene. The strategy proved successful as Ulberg knocked out Jiří Procházka in the first round. Ulberg's injury and the corner's concerns about continuing were not specified in detail.