Ray Longo and Ulberg criticize Prochazka's 'mercy' claims after UFC 327 loss

Ray Longo, coach of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, addressed mental health in MMA while criticizing Jiri Prochazka's post-fight explanation for his loss. Longo dismissed Prochazka's "mercy" narrative, stating the fighter simply made a critical mistake. Carlos Ulberg echoed this sentiment, asserting that Prochazka's hesitation was due to fear, not mercy, and accused him of playing to the audience for sympathy and a rematch opportunity. Ulberg also noted that Prochazka did not congratulate him after the fight and that Prochazka's behavior seems calculated for public reaction. Additionally, there are reports of potential tension at City Kickboxing gym, with Israel Adesanya and Ulberg not being seen together recently and not supporting each other's fights. Ulberg is dealing with a potential ACL tear that could sideline him for 9-12 months.