Ulberg says corner considered stoppage due to injury, targeted first-round finish

Carlos Ulberg revealed he was focused on securing a first-round knockout at UFC 327 because his corner was contemplating stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained. Ulberg explained that he knew his team was thinking about ending the bout, which motivated him to strike harder than usual to finish Jiri Prochazka before they could intervene. This strategic urgency proved successful as Ulberg knocked out Prochazka in the opening round. The revelation adds context to Ulberg's aggressive approach in what became a signature victory. The win demonstrated both Ulberg's power and his ability to fight through adversity while injured.