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New Zealand’s Carlos Ulberg Makes UFC History with 12-Second Knockout
New Zealand’s rising UFC star, Carlos Ulberg, etched his name in the history books with a lightning-fast 12-second knockout against Alonzo Menifield at the UFC Fight Night held in St. Louis.
The 33-year-old hailing from Auckland showcased his dominance in the light heavyweight division by dispatching Menifield in record time, marking his sixth consecutive victory in the octagon.
Speaking after the emphatic win, Ulberg acknowledged the power threat posed by Menifield and credited an early hit for igniting his aggression within the cage.
"We knew coming up against a guy like Alonzo Menifield to be worried about his power – he does have a lot of power," Ulberg remarked, shedding light on their pre-fight strategy.
Ulberg, now poised to break into the top-10 light heavyweight rankings, expressed his readiness to take on any challenger, vowing to "destroy anybody" who dares to face him in the octagon.
The UFC Fight Night event also featured a headline matchup between fan-favorite Derrick Lewis and Rodrigo Nascimento, drawing the attention of mixed martial arts enthusiasts worldwide.