Longo criticizes Prochazka's mental state; Ulberg dismisses mercy claim

Ray Longo, trainer of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, stated that mental illness in MMA needs to be discussed, specifically criticizing Jiri Prochazka's eccentric behavior and his claim of showing mercy in losing to Carlos Ulberg. Longo argued that Prochazka simply made a serious mistake rather than showing compassion. Carlos Ulberg denied Prochazka's mercy narrative, claiming it was fear and hesitation that led to Prochazka's defeat, and that Prochazka is playing to the audience. Ulberg stated Prochazka did not approach him after the fight and suggested the mercy claim is an excuse to secure a rematch. The post also mentions tension within City Kickboxing gym between Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, with neither supporting each other's recent fights. Additionally, Ulberg's potential injury is reported as an ACL tear with 9-12 months recovery, though official confirmation is pending this week.