Ray Longo, trainer for Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, criticized Jiri Prochazka's post-fight claim that he showed mercy to Carlos Ulberg, calling it evidence of mental issues in MMA and stating Prochazka simply made a critical error. Carlos Ulberg echoed this sentiment, insisting Prochazka's explanation was an excuse to secure a rematch and that fear, not mercy, caused his hesitation. Ulberg added that Prochazka didn't approach him after the fight and plays to the crowd rather than showing genuine sportsmanship. Both dismissed Prochazka's narrative and predicted Magomed Ankalaev would defeat him in a potential matchup. The post also notes growing tension at City Kickboxing gym, with Israel Adesanya and Ulberg reportedly ignoring each other's recent performances.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
