The old coach of Sean Strickland went on his Star student after a disappointing loss for Dricus du Plessis on UFC 312.
Former UFC Middleweight Champion Sean Strickland has heard harsh criticism of his UFC 312 performance in recent days, but no demonstrably as important as of his old coach Eric Nicksick.
The offer of Strickland to become a double UFC Middleweight title holder, last weekend a good shortage of Drus Du Plessis on UFC 312. After he had promised a 'fight to death', Strickland struggled to push Du Plessis and To put pressure while the fight continued, his nose breaks halfway through the fight and struggled to land harmful combinations.
The second defeat of Strickland against Du Plessis puts him out of the photo of the middleweight title until a new title holder claims the throne. From Du Plessis, he is expected to be confronted with Khamzat Chimaev later this year for his next title defense.
Since Fight Night, Strickland has criticized its performance at UFC 312, including prominent UFC analysts.
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Coach Eric Nicksick indicates his time in the corner of Sean Strickland can put an end
During a recent appearance on the Ariel Helwani show, Nicksick asked his turns with Strickland after UFC 312.
“I think (Strickland) should evaluate what he wants to do in the sport,” Nicksick said about Strickland. “If it only earns money, that's great. Let us know. I want to coach world champions. My motivations are different. Just to appear a kind of appearance and to do that and not really supporting it, was just a little not inspiring for me.
“It was just uninspired fighting for me. It seemed that (strickland) was sleeping. It was tough, man, “Nicksick continued. “To travel completely (to Australia) – and let's not forget, this is a title fight … I take these title fights very seriously. I was just disappointed, man. (H/T MManceews)
At the moment Strickland did not respond to Nicksick's comments. Later in the interview, Nicksick wondered if he sees himself or not coaching Strickland.
“I think that is an honest assessment that I would have to sit with Sean and talk to him about it,” said Nicksick. 'Where can my services help you? I think as a coach you get the honor for things that you essentially don't do that much, and you get the blame for things you do. So you have to be there in the middle …
“In such situations where you can change motivations, if that is the case if they have turned into something else. Fighting for money or a salary, and it is not the best or a world champion, I think we should sit as a coach and hunter and have that conversation. He is a great teammate, great guy … but your fighting is not to be the best in the world and they are for money, that's not really what I'm looking for. “
The UFC 312 performance of Sean Strickland attracted criticism from all corners of MMA
Nicksick revealed that the performance of Strickland Perplex UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Alex Pereira, who was in his corner for UFC 312 and had previously beaten him in their career.
Strickland earned the Rematch with Du Plessis by beating Paulo Costa on UFC 302 last year. He has now lost two of his last three fights after a rapid climb to the top of the middleweight division.
Various opponents are logical for Strickland's next middleweight fight, including another former rival. But in the meantime Strickland still has to do with the aftermath of his strange show at UFC 312.
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