Tensions emerge between Ulberg and Prochazka over 'mercy' claim; Izzy-Ulberg rift at CKB

Ray Longo, trainer of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, criticized Jiri Prochazka's mental state after his loss, calling out his eccentric behaviors and rejection of the "mercy" narrative. Carlos Ulberg strongly denied Prochazka's claim that he showed mercy during their fight, stating it was fear and hesitation, not compassion. Ulberg also noted that Prochazka did not approach him after the bout and accused him of playing to the audience to justify a rematch. Additionally, tensions reportedly exist at City Kickboxing between Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, with the two not being seen together recently and showing no public support for each other. President Trump reportedly told Paulo Costa after a fight that he is "too handsome to be a fighter." Ulberg's injury is suspected to be an ACL tear with recovery projected at 9-12 months.