Ray Longo and Ulberg criticize Prochazka's mercy claims; Trump compliments Costa

Ray Longo, trainer of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, has called for discussion about mental health in MMA following Jiri Prochazka's loss. Longo dismissed Prochazka's claim of showing mercy, stating the Czech fighter simply made a serious mistake and appeared lost afterward. Carlos Ulberg also rejected Prochazka's mercy narrative, saying fear was the real factor and accusing him of playing to the audience to justify a rematch request. Ulberg noted Prochazka did not congratulate him after the fight and believes the Czech fighter's actions are performative. Additionally, Donald Trump reportedly told Paulo Costa after his victory that he is too handsome to be a fighter. There are also reports of tension at City Kickboxing gym between top fighters Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, with the two not appearing together recently or supporting each other's fights.