Ray Longo criticizes Prochazka's 'mercy' claim; Ulberg dismisses explanation

Ray Longo, trainer of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, criticized Jiri Prochazka's post-fight explanation, suggesting mental health issues in MMA need discussion. Longo dismissed Prochazka's claim of showing mercy, stating the fighter simply made a critical mistake and stood there lost afterward. Carlos Ulberg also rejected Prochazka's mercy narrative, attributing the Czech fighter's hesitation to fear rather than compassion. Ulberg accused Prochazka of playing to the audience and making excuses to secure a rematch, adding that Prochazka didn't even approach him after the fight. There are also reports of tension at City Kickboxing gym between Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, with the two no longer seen together and ignoring each other's recent performances. Donald Trump reportedly told Paulo Costa after his fight that he's 'too handsome to be a fighter.'