Ray Longo Questions Prochazka's Mental State, Ulberg Calls Mercy Claim 'BS'

Ray Longo, who trains Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, raised concerns about mental health in MMA following Jiri Prochazka's loss, suggesting Prochazka's eccentric behaviors and post-fight "mercy" explanation indicate deeper issues. Longo stated that Prochazka simply made a serious mistake rather than showing mercy. Carlos Ulberg directly contradicted Prochazka's mercy claim, saying fear was the real issue and accusing him of playing to the audience. Ulberg noted that Prochazka did not congratulate him after the fight and suggested the mercy narrative was an excuse to secure a rematch. Additionally, there are reports of tension at City Kickboxing gym between Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, with neither supporting each other's recent performances. Ulberg may have suffered an ACL tear, which typically requires 9-12 months recovery, though official confirmation is pending this week.