UFC middleweight fighter Sean Strickland has hinted he might soon part ways with his longtime coach Eric Nicksick, saying Nicksick “probably” isn’t going to be in his corner for fights going forward. This revelation has given rise to wider speculation regarding his training camp changes and what this all means for his impending manifestations in MMA.
Strickland Surprising Announcement
In a recent interview, Strickland unleashed surprising comments regarding his relationship with Nicksick, the head coach at Xtreme Couture and one of the most respected individuals in coaching the sport.
“Eric’s probably out, man. It’s nothing personal, but things change, and we’ll see what happens.”
Strickland doesn’t sound fully committed to this so-called split, but his words echo something imminent in his coaching team.
What Could Have Led To This Possible Splitup?
Strickland doesn’t specify reasons, but possible stressful factors may include:
- Examples of Training-camp Complications fighters might switch up teams on stylistic needs preceding fights.
- Different Clashing Personalities -Strickland is quite a bit of boisterous and unpredictable, which might lead to differences.
- Need for Change -Strickland might want to get a different game plan after his loss in a recent title fight.
Eric Nicksick and His Influence on Strickland
Nicksick’s importance concerning Strickland’s progress in UFC is as follows:
- Striking defense
- Octagon controlling
- Cardio and endurance game
Under Eric Nicksick’s affair, Strickland won the title of UFC middleweight and became one of the fiercest contenders in the division.
And What Next for Strickland?
If parting ways from Nicksick happens, then Strickland is going to have to find another head coach or redefine his training team. Potential options include:
- Stay at Xtreme Couture but with different coaches.
- Move to another elite gym, such as American Top Team or Sanford MMA.
- Custom fight camp, assembling specialized coaches.
Would This Affect Strickland’s Future in the UFC?
It’s dicey changing coaches right before a big fight, but then established fighters have gone ahead and fought after changes. Whether Strickland flourishes under a brand new training approach or falters in the absence of Nicksick’s influence remains to be seen.
The ambiguous future of Sean Strickland with Eric Nicksick raises some fundamental questions regarding the next fight camp, strategy, and perhaps even longer possibilities. It would be great for fans to keep an eye on how such a change in the coaching staff might turn the course of his performances in the UFC regarding himself.
