Xtreme Couture head coach Eric Nicksick has reflected on the recent controversy surrounding his comments about Sean Strickland.
As we know, Eric Nicksick is one of the best and most respected coaches in all of mixed martial arts. He has trained with some incredible fighters over the years, and he’s even cornered UFC champions such as Francis Ngannou and Sean Strickland. However, when it comes to the latter, there was recently a bit of controversy involving the two.
That was because Eric Nicksick voiced his frustration at how Strickland performed and responded to his advice during his title rematch against Dricus du Plessis. Thankfully, as per the man himself, it seems as if the two have really patched things up.
Eric Nicksick reflects on Sean Strickland issues
“The timing was wrong on my part, and the wording wasn’t as crystal clear as what I should have gotten out,” Nicksick told MMA Junkie Radio. “Everyone in the gym that knows me, Sean included, knew where my heart was and knew where my head was and the point that I was trying to get across.
“Sean said that to me immediately via text. He was like, ‘Hey man, I know exactly what you mean.’ I saw him in person that same Thursday. We hugged, high-fived. ‘I’m going out snowboarding.’ We had a good conversation. So as far as I’m concerned, everything’s good on our end.”
“Whether I’m his coach, in his corner, none of that bothers me,” Nicksick said. “What I said was from the heart because I love him and I care about him. I want to see him at his best in the best capacity that we all know Sean. If I lie as a coach, I’m not doing my job. If I feel like we’re missing something, then I’m not doing my job. Should I have said it publicly? You know, maybe I shouldn’t have. I don’t know.”
Quotes via MMA Junkie
