Longo questions Prochazka's mental state, Ulberg denies mercy narrative

Ray Longo, coach of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, suggested mental health issues in MMA need discussion, referencing Jiri Prochazka's unusual training methods and post-fight claims of showing mercy. Carlos Ulberg stated Prochazka did not show mercy but was held back by fear, accusing him of playing to the public for a rematch opportunity. Ulberg revealed Prochazka did not congratulate him after the fight and criticized the mercy narrative as an excuse. According to the post, Donald Trump reportedly told Paulo Costa he is "too beautiful to be a fighter" after his bout. Tension is noted at City Kickboxing between top fighters, with Israel Adesanya and Ulberg not seen together recently and not supporting each other publicly. Ulberg is potentially facing an ACL tear requiring 9-12 months recovery, though final confirmation is pending this week.