Ray Longo criticizes Prochazka's mercy excuse, Ulberg doubts sincerity

Ray Longo, trainer of Merab Dvalishvili and Aljamain Sterling, criticized Jiri Prochazka's post-fight claims about showing mercy, suggesting it reflects mental health issues in MMA. Longo stated that Prochazka was simply lost and made a serious mistake, not a conscious decision to show compassion. Carlos Ulberg also disputed Prochazka's mercy narrative, claiming fear was the real factor and that Prochazka is playing to the audience. Ulberg noted Prochazka didn't approach him after their fight and suggested all his actions are designed for public reaction. Ulberg believes Prochazka's explanation is an excuse to secure a rematch, predicting Ankalaev will defeat him decisively. There are also reports of tension at City Kickboxing gym between Ulberg and Israel Adesanya, with the two not seen together recently and ignoring each other's performances.