Ray Longo criticizes Prochazka's mercy explanation, Ulberg questions opponent's sincerity

Ray Longo, coach to Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, harshly criticized Jiri Prochazka's post-fight explanation, dismissing the "mercy" claim and saying Prochazka simply made a bad mistake. Carlos Ulberg stated Prochazka did not show mercy but was instead hindered by fear, calling it an excuse to get a rematch. Ulberg also noted that Prochazka did not approach him after the fight and suggested Prochazka's actions are all calculated for public reaction. There are reports of tension at City Kickboxing gym between Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, with neither supporting each other's recent fights. Ulberg's suspected injury is an ACL tear with recovery estimated at 9-12 months, though official diagnosis is pending this week.