Ray Longo, coach to Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, stated that MMA needs to address mental health issues among fighters. Longo specifically criticized Jiri Prochazka's post-fight explanation, calling his "showing mercy" excuse complete nonsense and saying Prochazka simply made a serious mistake. Longo referenced Prochazka's unusual training methods including standing on his head and drinking his own urine as entertaining but concerning. He described Prochazka as looking completely lost after the fight. Carlos Ulberg also dismissed Prochazka's mercy claim, saying fear was the real issue and that Prochazka was playing to the audience. The post includes additional commentary about gym tensions and potential injuries.
