Longo and Ulberg criticize Prochazka's 'mercy' excuse after UFC 327 loss

Ray Longo, coach of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, and Carlos Ulberg both rejected Jiri Prochazka's claim that he showed mercy during their UFC 327 fight. Longo stated that mental health in MMA needs discussion, pointing to Prochazka's eccentric habits and his post-fight confusion as issues. Ulberg asserted that Prochazka was driven by fear and indecision, not mercy, and accused him of playing to the crowd with false excuses to secure a rematch. Ulberg also noted that Prochazka did not approach him after the fight, suggesting his behavior is purely performative. Both believe Prochazka's explanations are unfounded and that he will not get past Magomed Ankalaev in a future bout.