Ray Longo, coach of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, has raised concerns about mental health issues in MMA while criticizing Jiří Procházka's post-fight explanation. Longo dismissed Procházka's claim of showing mercy, stating the fighter simply 'messed up badly' and appeared lost. Carlos Ulberg also rejected Procházka's mercy narrative, asserting it was fear that stopped him and calling it an excuse to secure a rematch. Ulberg expressed disappointment that Procházka did not approach him after their fight and suggested Procházka's actions are designed for public reaction. Ulberg added that Procházka will not get a rematch and predicted Magomed Ankalaev will defeat him. The post also mentions tension at City Kickboxing gym between Israel Adesanya and Ulberg, with the two reportedly not seen together recently and ignoring each other's performances.
