Ray Longo criticizes Prochazka's mercy excuse, Ulberg questions mental state

Ray Longo, trainer of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, harshly criticized Jiri Prochazka's post-fight claims about showing mercy. Longo suggested mental health issues should be discussed in MMA, referencing Prochazka's unconventional practices like standing on his head and drinking his own urine. He called Prochazka's mercy explanation absurd, stating the fighter simply made a critical mistake. Carlos Ulberg also disputed the mercy claims, attributing Prochazka's actions to fear rather than compassion. Ulberg criticized Prochazka for not approaching him after their fight and suggested Prochazka's behavior is performative for public reaction. Additionally, Donald Trump reportedly told Paulo Costa after a fight that he is "too handsome to be a fighter."