Carlos Ulberg reveals injury nearly stopped UFC 327 fight, targeted first-round finish

Carlos Ulberg disclosed that his corner considered stopping his UFC 327 fight due to an injury he sustained during the bout. Aware that the fight might be called off between rounds, Ulberg knew he needed to finish Jiří Procházka in the first round. He deliberately increased his power output to secure the knockout before his corner could intervene. Ulberg explained that he started hitting harder than usual to ensure he could end the fight quickly. The strategic adjustment proved successful as he knocked out Procházka. The revelation adds context to his aggressive approach in securing the victory despite fighting injured.