Ray Longo criticizes Prochazka's 'mercy' excuse; Ulberg says fear stopped Jiri

Ray Longo, trainer of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, commented on mental health in MMA and criticized Jiri Prochazka's post-fight "mercy" explanation as an excuse for his loss. Carlos Ulberg stated that Prochazka did not show mercy but was stopped by fear, calling his narrative "complete nonsense" and suggesting it was an attempt to get a rematch. Ulberg noted that Prochazka did not approach him after the fight and that Prochazka's actions seem designed for public reaction. Trump reportedly told Paulo Costa after his fight, "You're too handsome to be a fighter." Sources suggest tension at City Kickboxing gym between top fighters, with Israel Adesanya and Ulberg reportedly not seen together recently and ignoring each other's performances. Ulberg is suspected to have suffered an ACL tear, with recovery typically taking 9-12 months, though he said confirmation would come this week.