Ray Longo criticizes Prochazka's mercy excuse, Ulberg dismisses rematch talk

Ray Longo, trainer of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, commented on mental health in MMA while criticizing Jiri Prochazka's post-fight explanation. Longo dismissed Prochazka's claim of showing mercy as an excuse for his loss. Carlos Ulberg stated that Prochazka's mercy claim was fear disguised as an excuse to secure a rematch, and noted Prochazka didn't congratulate him after the fight. Donald Trump reportedly told Paulo Costa after his fight that he's too handsome to be a fighter. There are reports of tension at City Kickboxing gym between Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, with neither supporting or acknowledging each other's recent performances. Ulberg is suspected to have suffered an ACL tear, which typically requires 9-12 months recovery, though official confirmation is pending.