Carlos Ulberg has sent a clear message to the UFC light heavyweight division - the Black Jag packs a punch.
The Kiwi UFC star was back in action for the first time in 2023 on Sunday morning, and needed just over two minutes to get the job done against Ukrainian Ihor Potieria in North Carolina.
It was a left hook that did the damage for Ulberg, landing it on the counter after avoiding a right hand from Potieria. That sent the Potieria stumbling to the canvas and Ulberg swarmed. It was an unusual stoppage, however, as Ulberg appeared to call the fight before the referee - stepping away from his opponent only for the referee to step in and wave it off as he turned around to finish the job at the instruction of his corner.
Asked about the stoppage in his post-fight interview, Ulberg said there was no question the fight was over when he stopped his attack.
“I knew. I saw his head go down, his eyes roll back, I knew he was done. That’s the bottom line, that’s the way we go; hit and not get hit. That’s the name of the game,” Ulberg said.