US EditionSean Strickland: Eric Nicksick 'probably not' in my corner anymore after criticism of #UFC312 loss
- Sean Strickland expressed frustration over coach Eric Nicksick's public criticism following his unanimous decision loss to Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312.
- Nicksick, who has coached Strickland during his rise, called the performance 'uninspiring' during an interview.
- Strickland acknowledged personal struggles during training, including a broken nose and a staph infection, which affected his performance.
- Despite their issues, Strickland indicated that he and Nicksick will remain friends, but their professional relationship may change.
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Sean Strickland hints at coaching change following UFC 312 defeat
Sean Strickland says he is going to mix things up after losing to Dricus du Plessis in Australia last weekend. Former middleweight champ Strickland was decisively outpointed by South African champion Du Plessis in the UFC 312 main event in what was his second loss to his rival in the span of a little more than a year. And ahead of his next bout, whenever that may come, Strickland says he is going to switch things up in camp as announced in a vid…
"Excuse King" Fan Reactions Of Sean Strickland Firing Coach Eric Nicksick Has The MMA Community Divided
Fans are divided over Sean Strickland’s reaction to his UFC 312 loss and the fallout with his coach, Eric Nicksick. While some admire Strickland’s toughness others criticize his performance and lack of aggression against Dricus Du Plessis. Strickland had a list of issues with him, the fight, and his coach on social media in a recent post. Sean Strickland Fires Coach Eric Nicksick Sean Strickland recently responded to his coach Eric Nicksick’s pu…
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