Carlos Ulberg disclosed that he was forced to target a first-round knockout at UFC 327 because his corner was considering stopping the fight between rounds due to an injury. Ulberg stated that his corner began contemplating ending the bout, so he knew he had to finish his opponent in the opening frame. To accomplish this, he made the conscious decision to strike harder than usual. The revelation explains the Australian fighter's aggressive approach and sense of urgency during the fight. Despite fighting injured, Ulberg successfully secured the first-round finish. The specific nature of the injury was not detailed in the statement, but it was serious enough to warrant potential fight stoppage by his team.
UFC 327
Saturday, April 11, 2026
