Ulberg reveals corner considered stopping fight due to injury

Carlos Ulberg disclosed that his corner was contemplating stopping his fight between rounds due to an injury, prompting him to target a first-round knockout. Ulberg stated he knew he needed to finish Jiri Prochazka in the opening round and intentionally hit harder than usual to secure the stoppage. The injury threatened to end the fight if it reached the corner break. Ulberg's aggressive strategy paid off with a first-round victory. The revelation adds context to his surprisingly aggressive approach in the fight. Despite fighting injured, Ulberg managed to knock out Prochazka before his corner could intervene.