Carlos Ulberg stunned the UFC world with an electrifying 12-second knockout of Alonzo Menifield, making it the third-fastest knockout in the UFC's light heavyweight division.
Carlos Ulberg stepped into the UFC Octagon on Saturday night in St. Louis, Missouri, with a mission to make a statement. And he didn't disappoint, delivering a thunderous knockout of his opponent, Alonzo Menifield, in just 12 seconds.
As the two fighters squared off in the center of the cage, Menifield, ranked No. 11 in the light heavyweight division, initiated the attack. However, fate intervened as he stumbled and fell into the cage, leaving himself open to Ulberg's relentless onslaught.
Ulberg seized the opportunity, unleashing a flurry of fists that connected with pinpoint accuracy. A left hook stunned Menifield, while a right sent him crashing to the canvas. The referee swiftly intervened, ending the bout in a matter of seconds.
The swift victory marked the third-fastest knockout in UFC light heavyweight history, etching Ulberg's name into the annals of the sport. It was also his sixth consecutive win, propelling him into the spotlight of the division.
Menifield, who had entered the bout with four wins in his last five fights, was caught off guard by Ulberg's explosive start. The quick finish left him with a bitter taste in his mouth, as he was unable to showcase his full potential.
Ulberg, who was not ranked among the light heavyweight contenders prior to the fight, proved to be a formidable force. He displayed remarkable composure and seized the opportunity presented by Menifield's misstep.
"We knew he was going to come forward," Ulberg stated after the fight. "So I just had to do what I had to do. He did catch me, that woke up and when you wake a lion up, he comes up. Anybody in that top 10, I’ll destroy anybody in my way."
Ulberg's victory earned him an additional $50,000 for his quick finish. It also thrust him into the conversation for a potential title shot, with champion Alex Pereira and top contender Jiri Prochazka lurking on the horizon.
With his impressive performance, Carlos Ulberg has etched his name into the history books of the UFC's light heavyweight division. His lighting-fast knockout has sent shockwaves through the sport, and has set him on a path towards becoming a future contender for the prestigious title.
