Ray Longo criticizes Prochazka's mercy claim, Ulberg questions mental state

Ray Longo, coach to Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, criticized Jiri Prochazka's post-fight "mercy" explanation, suggesting mental health issues in MMA need discussion. Longo stated that while Prochazka's unconventional methods like standing on his head and drinking his own urine are entertaining, his loss explanation showed he was lost and made excuses. Carlos Ulberg responded that Prochazka's mercy claim was nonsense driven by fear, calling it an attempt to secure a rematch that won't happen. Ulberg stated Prochazka didn't approach him after the fight and accused him of playing to the audience. Donald Trump reportedly told Paulo Costa after his fight that he's "too handsome to be a fighter." There are also reports of tension at City Kickboxing gym between Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, with neither supporting or congratulating each other recently. Ulberg potentially suffered an ACL tear with an estimated 9-12 month recovery.