Ray Longo criticizes Prochazka's 'mercy' excuse, Ulberg questions mental state

Ray Longo, coach of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, criticized Jiri Prochazka's claim that he showed mercy against Carlos Ulberg, suggesting Prochazka simply made a critical mistake. Longo questioned the mental health aspect of fighters who engage in unusual rituals. Carlos Ulberg also dismissed Prochazka's mercy explanation, stating it was fear that affected Prochazka, not compassion. Ulberg suggested Prochazka was making excuses to secure a rematch and noted Prochazka didn't approach him after the fight. There are also reports of tension at City Kickboxing gym between Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, with the two not seen together recently.