Eric Nicksick, the coach of UFC fighter Sean Strickland, recently reflected on their brief falling out after Strickland's disappointing performance against Dricus Du Plessis at UFC 312 in February 2025. Strickland lost by a lopsided unanimous decision, prompting Nicksick to publicly criticize his fighter's performance as 'underwhelming.' This led Strickland to suggest he might not continue with Nicksick as his coach. However, the two managed to reconcile shortly after the incident. Nicksick admitted that while he believes his criticism was justified, he regrets voicing it publicly, acknowledging that he was also dealing with personal issues at the time. He expressed that the experience ultimately made him a better person and strengthened their relationship as they continue training together at Xtreme Couture.