Ray Longo criticizes Prochazka's loss; Ulberg denies mercy claim

Ray Longo, coach to Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, commented on mental health issues in MMA following Jiri Prochazka's loss, dismissing Prochazka's claim that he showed mercy as an excuse. Carlos Ulberg directly refuted Prochazka's statement, saying fear and hesitation caused the loss, not mercy, and that Prochazka is playing to the audience. Ulberg noted that Prochazka didn't even approach him after the fight and believes Prochazka is making excuses to secure a rematch. Ulberg stated confidently that Magomed Ankalaev will defeat Prochazka. Additionally, there appears to be tension within the City Kickboxing gym, with Israel Adesanya and Ulberg not seen together recently and ignoring each other's performances. Ulberg's suspected injury is an ACL tear with an estimated 9-12 month recovery, though he awaits confirmation this week.