Ray Longo, trainer of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, suggested that mental health issues in MMA need discussion, referencing Jiri Prochazka's unconventional behavior and post-fight claims. Longo dismissed Prochazka's mercy explanation, saying he simply made a major mistake. Carlos Ulberg stated that fear, not mercy, caused Prochazka's hesitation in their fight. Ulberg criticized Prochazka for not congratulating him after the bout and accused him of creating excuses to secure a rematch. Additionally, Donald Trump reportedly told Paulo Costa after his fight that he is too handsome to be a fighter. Ulberg is suspected to have suffered an ACL tear, with recovery potentially taking 9-12 months pending confirmation this week.
