Ray Longo questions Prochazka's mental state, Ulberg says fear not mercy cost him

Ray Longo, trainer of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, suggested MMA needs to address mental health issues, specifically calling out Jiri Prochazka's unusual practices like standing on his head and drinking his own urine. Longo dismissed Prochazka's mercy excuse for his loss as the fighter simply messing up badly. Carlos Ulberg stated that fear, not mercy, caused Prochazka's hesitation and accused him of playing to the audience and making excuses to secure a rematch. Ulberg noted Prochazka did not even congratulate him after the fight and suggested tensions exist at City Kickboxing gym, with Israel Adesanya and Ulberg rarely seen together and not supporting each other's recent fights. Ulberg is dealing with a suspected ACL tear that could sideline him 9-12 months, though he awaits confirmation this week. President Trump reportedly told Costa after his fight that he is too handsome to be a fighter.