Sean Strickland insists he’ll likely part ways with 'influencer' coach after UFC 312

Acting as Strickland's eyes and ears from the corner, Nicksick did the best he could to get Strickland back in the fight after a slow start - admitting post-fight on The Ariel Helwani Show on Tuesday it had been a rather 'uninspiring' performance across five rounds and that he and Strickland could potentially split up if their championship motivations no longer align.

Strickland On If Nicksick Will Corner Him Again

It did not take long for Strickland to hear what his coach had to say regarding him 'sleepwalking' in Sydney.

Strickland and Nicksick have worked together for years, the duo going on to a world title in 2023, but the opinionated American isn't so sure he wants to continue the partnership if Nicksick wants to be an 'influencer' so to speak.

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"I like Eric. He's a friend of mine and he's gonna continue to be a friend of mine. Will he probably be in my corner? Probably not," Strickland responded to Nicksick's comments. "We have so many great guys at Xtreme... We have so many savages that I would love to corner me."

Strickland Calls Coach An 'Influencer' For Post-Fight Comments

Strickland revealed his training camp for UFC 312 wasn't great, having to face a number of issues from nagging injuries to stem cells in Colombia. Strickland says he isn't one to make excuses, but 'the entire camp was just a struggle.'

"The only reason why I'm making this video is because Eric had to go do a f****** podcast and become an influencer," Strickland explained.

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You can watch Sean Strickland's full rant below.

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