Ray Longo, trainer to Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, stated that Jiri Prochazka's claim of showing mercy is problematic and suggested the fighter simply made a critical mistake. Carlos Ulberg dismissed Prochazka's explanation as an excuse to secure a rematch, asserting that fear and hesitation caused the Czech fighter's downfall, not compassion. Ulberg added that Prochazka did not approach him after the fight and criticized him for playing to the audience. There also appears to be tension at City Kickboxing gym, with Ulberg and Israel Adesanya reportedly avoiding each other and offering no mutual support. Ulberg's suspected injury is an ACL tear, with recovery potentially taking 9 to 12 months, though official confirmation is pending this week.
Saturday, April 11, 2026
