Carlos Ulberg reveals corner nearly stopped UFC 327 fight due to injury

Carlos Ulberg disclosed that his corner considered stopping his UFC 327 fight between rounds due to an injury he sustained. Knowing this, Ulberg focused on finishing Jiří Procházka in the first round and intentionally struck harder than usual. The Australian fighter successfully secured a first-round knockout despite the injury concern. Ulberg's corner had begun discussing the possibility of stopping the bout before he ended it. The revelation provides context for Ulberg's aggressive approach in the opening frame. The specific nature of the injury was not detailed in the statement.