Sean Strickland’s Motivated Conversation with Eric Nicksick Pre Fight Walkout

The Schmo interviews Coach Eric Nicksick inside his office on the first full day back from UFC 293 at the Xtreme Couture in Las Vegas, NV. Topics include:
- Back in the gym, no days off
- Why Sean Strickland was so effective imposing his style
- Israel Adesanya not able to establish the low leg kick
- Sean’s almost finishing Israel Adesanya in Rd 1
- Conversation with Israel Adesanya after the fight
- Most deserving first title challenger for Sean Strickland?
- Case for Aljamain Sterling getting rematch with Suga Sean O’Malley
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[@andrewa140]

" You cant complain about having a full plate when the whole goal is to eat" Fantastic quote

[@JesusChristismyLord316]

Agreed brother, that stood out to me as well

[@nocap6540]

Yea that was a sick quote

[@TheeDevilWearsPrada]

SHEEEESH

[@MichaelMaddy-ih9is]

Do we also talk about Strickland’s giant gyno for the Izzy fight?

[@MrJabba82]

​@MichaelMaddy-ih9is what about izzys?

[@unmasking7974]

you can tell erik is a real good guy im glad him and sean got that W

[@voiceofreason1829]

Strong energy too

[@Rome6601]

So positive ...

[@SinestetKanal]

This guy is pure class

[@stevenhoffman1828]

This is a guy who understands the fight game and his fighters to fullest extent. Good on Sean and his team so proud of them!

[@zacknight9137]

This dude and Sean vs izzy and eugene is like the real ones vs the delusional ones. Glad to see the good guys come out on top!

[@Stopvotingdemocrat]

fact.

[@dukenukem7043]

so true tho . eugene thinks he’s some prophet

[@samuelneil2691]

Completely agree

[@Immersed94]

Truth. I can't stand Eugene

[@slutslayer3295]

Eugene and Eric are very close. Ray Sefo is at Xtreme

[@ordinarypete]

“Make Aggression Great Again.” - Sean Strickland

[@Stopvotingdemocrat]

fact

[@cesarulises11]

He is not a trump guy tho

[@440-fishermandrock8]

​@@cesarulises11thank goodness 😂😂 Much better fighter and man than colby bootlickington

[@bruhmcchaddeus413]

@@cesarulises11and? Is that ur cope lib? Lol he whooped ur boy left and right 5 rounds straight mocking your boy for running 😂😂 izzy called him neo nazii and got manhandled for 5 STRAIGHT rounds, we dont care about politics Its cage fighting. Nice cope tho

[@Itscomplicatedaf24]

​@@440-fishermandrock8Just imagine dude Colby beat Edwards😂😂, This is gonna be insane timeline in UFC history where all the villains are champion😂

[@jackmanley2231]

One of the best coaches in the game

[@thegorilla1388]

What a class act. Such a genuine and great coach Love man.

[@markdavis8430]

Erik is the man Try get him for a longer podcast with the man of the moment Sean Strickland

[@lore2587]

Yes like a episode on the schmozone

[@Jay-qe3cp]

My man’s got that 1990’s NFL Gm’s office!! Great job coach! Representing the new generation of coaches!

[@jcbrowne16]

Wow this guy is awesome such an inspirational coach. Cares so much about his fighters, but also his cannonier call out is so kind. It’s not the money fight, not the easiest either but he’s just an absolute stand up guy wow

[@IrishSam123]

Eric you are a World Champion trainer. Would love to go visit the gym when go over from Ireland for a holiday. A real class act. I backed Sean to win everybody laughed at me it went exactly as I thought styles would favour Sean and ye both put on a masterclass. #Legends.

[@Dondlo46]

Post fight Schmo and Helen interview will be on another level, can't wait for more hilarious shit

[@SFCBEITZ]

He’s so right about bringing each other up in the gym. Tonight during kickboxing my timing felt off here and there and my teammates just kept lifting me up when I was getting hard on myself and it boosted my confidence and next thing you know I’m dialed right back in! Be there for your battle buddies, we need each other!

[@harshmma1916]

🧢

[@rollin60z]

Hearing from coaches like Eric or Tim Welch is refreshing to hear on moments like this. Great interview Schmo

[@Rex211Bacon]

I’m so glad he said Jared Cannonier. I would love for them to run that back

[@olivercheeseman8227]

I have never been so engaged in the victory of a fighter before. Depending on how the rematch goes, this first fight could end up being a hall of fame performance if you don't already consider it one!

[@theallamericannightmare4163]

Congratulations 👏🎉 to Eric and company. Especially Sean Strickland and everyone who helped train him. Loved every second of it. So happy Izzy got whooped. Much respect and support 💪. #seanpeopleschamp

[@chrisignacio1791]

I have to admit I didn’t Give Coach Eric Nicksick Much Credit but After Watching his recent interviews I have been wrong.Great Work Eric & Team ❤

[@joshc9208]

Gotta give it to schmo and Helen , one of the few mma media members who gave Sean a spotlight during the come up

[@steevemenard8108]

Nina

[@MarcelH666]

​@@steevemenard8108Number 3 doesn't count, there are only 2 OG's. Nina loves male attention, too fake

[@n1ek]

shoutout to Eric Nicksick what a coach maybe coach of the year! massive respect from ngannou to strickland wild

[@paulnnaoji7506]

Eric Nicksick is the man! Champ Sean Strickland wooohoooooo!!!💯✨

[@stevekennyufc]

Dang. This guy seems like a very good coach. Didn’t get over excited in the first unlike myself and my buddies- stayed composed to coach as a professional should do. 👍

[@zeromiedo1218]

Coach of the year, undeniable.

[@Lex_Hooper]

Schmo and Helen have become my favorite interviewers. Their lighthearted style help the fighters and coaches open up and be themselves. Respect the grind 👊

[@timslee0618]

Eric Nicksick is an underrated coach. Xtreme Couture MMA Gym has produced champions throughout the years even through the coaches & trainers leaving and changing

[@everythingautomotiveeta5839]

This dude is awesome in so many ways. Sean has a great team

[@qball8437]

Thanx coach....you're fucking amazing.....I'm so happy......I had such a 'sick feeling in my gut over this fight.....dammit man Long time Strickland fan...

[@ainokea4u]

Watching these interviews with Sean and Eric after the fight and at the end I realize I've got this giant grin on my face cause I'm so happy for these guys. And New....

[@benjaminrichard7741]

Dethroned the heavyweight champion and the middleweight champion. Hell yeah!!!

[@PRESD4TIME]

That’s one heck of a coach!

[@vanvancjcj5680]

Sean STRIKEland

[@Blueicyyy]

DeSean Strikeland*

[@awwa8923]

10/10 coach. Very articulate as well

[@rnwo1698]

bro. this is a damn great coach holy shit.

[@benmcreynolds8581]

Thug Rose needs a corner and coaching team like Eric. He tells it like it is while motivating in a intelligent way. Eric could bring out the full potential of Rose's skills. Overcome the mindset/approach/and team that's held her back..

[@Itscomplicatedaf24]

​​@TiredSphincterTrevor does nothing. He's worse than Pat Barry when he's with Rose, just seems to calm fighters down and not telling where to adjust midfight which is a big part of coaching. He did same with Usman too, midfight adjustments are necessary when fighting at such high level

[@HeuristicalWorker]

Superb guest, coach, interviewer both alike!

[@homeyv]

If Suga gets Chito, Sean gets Cannonier

[@UpSettingP32]

Yeah but suga is Dana’s little cash cow, same with Izzy. That’s why Dana is going to give izzy a rematch but not give aljo a rematch vs suga

[@wideopenthrottl]

@@UpSettingP32 Sean has more star potential. Investors are dumb and short sighted.

[@SithStudy]

Too bad Chito is fun and no one give af about cannonier

[@killerkendro]

Does t work like that but. It’s all about the $$$ these days…

[@killerkendro]

@@wideopenthrottlIt’s pretty clear how popular he is, especially with the average person

[@jon86187p]

The schmo is great for this interview and every interview just great work

[@Rome6601]

People are taking notice ... his subscribers is growing

[@clayongunzelle9555]

I love that this guy doesn't try to be philosophical it's just straight practical solutions for each problem

[@whatsthestoryhere]

Great interview.. Thanks Schmo

[@jaken.6112]

Great Job, very well spoken, can feel how passionate he is

[@sirnicholibraden86]

Literal flawless victory against one of the BEST strikers to ever do it. I'm a HUGE Izzy fan, but I'm also a HUGE Strickland fan. One thing I respected of Izzy and I hope Sean does is well is how active Izzy was. I have a feeling Sean's title reign will be very short, but at least he made it when the entire world thought he couldn't!

[@jamescunningham1844]

I feel the same way as you. Izzy is my current favourite fighter but couldn't have lost to a better fight, except khamzat maybe. Was so good and I ended up rooting for strickland mid fight

[@taylorpeay8991]

​@jamescunningham1844 as cringe as izzy has become. He has one of the most if not the most impressive championship reign of all time. I swear he fought every other month.

[@jchapman1605]

I think Sean defends a few times. I'm not sure who beats him. I think you'd have to KO him or be Usman?

[@clkgtr12]

​@@jchapman1605ddp might

[@jchapman1605]

@@clkgtr12 yeah anyone might, but im not sure DDP would catch him or out wrestle Sean

[@paulmclean7962]

Great interview

[@gabrielj5343]

Coach of the year! Eric Nicksick. Love the hat Schmo. Let’s F’ing Go!

[@nellarcherthepsychicchanne2065]

What a great coach. I love that he says "we" when he talks about the fights.

[@CognitiveLoad_QMarkKickKO]

Great observation. As a social psychologist, the fact that it’s second nature shows that it’s true team/in group mentality.

[@islamisperfect2389]

Honestly, I never expected that Sean's coach is such an amazing human being!

[@charlesselby3559]

So glad he's more up on the radar now. Amazing coach

[@Andrew-ou1dw]

What a great interview 👍

[@thehighvibe5528]

great interview

[@calixtrohernandez7116]

Love this coach

[@funkitpod]

Just casually throwing out gems in every interview. Great dude.

[@remar-6]

Congrats on the win Coach!

[@rpemulis]

already tired of the drama shit around this fight that everyone else only cares about, love hearing this guy talk.

[@josephflannery9015]

Wow the way he breaks everything down, from Sean’s style, the gameplan, what they were trying to see izzy set up, is what coaches need to do more. For us MMA nerds, that is some amazing info.

[@KC--1776]

Class act dude, much respect to Erik and his team.

[@TheDOUBJT22]

Congrats Eric from New Zealand. Mastermind(s) 🤝🏽

[@anasshahid224]

So happy for Sean Strickland and Coach Eric Nicksick 😊

[@kirubelassegid1177]

Eric is keeping it real.. congrats

[@danielnicholson25]

congrats on the great win and historical moment!

[@uhder8464]

This guy is so much more genuine than Eugene “no excuses but then make excuses” Bareman

[@chiseled_maori]

Lovin’ The Schmo ❤

[@arjunmustaine1761]

Nicksick is a gift to humanity

[@nathanking9886]

Congrats coach 👏

[@xftbllplyr2091]

Best coach in the game. Amazing that he wasn’t a fighter but a football player

[@Sebdes23]

I come back Schmo and Helen's channel every few hours waiting for that Strickland interview.

[@sahibgarcha1925]

Love seeing the victory lap for Sean man

[@johnrobinson3852]

Let's fucking go!! Right on. We got a real champion now

[@thekeisarion3119]

Thanks again.

[@drduandada4218]

Thanks again for bringing the pros SCHMO and remember GO NOLES !

[@gerardgiancana]

coach of the year

[@luankaiowa6847]

what a legend!! I want him in my life hahah

[@Rome6601]

For motivation... the guy would instantly get you on the path

[@Bloodymma]

Erick is just such a great value for our sport

[@MaximillianJ]

Coach of the Year.

[@dondodondo]

nicksick shoutout out and giving love to tim welch is so fire, love what they feed and believe into their fighters

[@TEL250r]

Loving the enthusiasm with voice today schmo

[@carsonj28]

Eric is a class act

[@lagoso8155]

U can tell this man is smart

[@corporaldonut7917]

Schmo's the best! Rattling off all those fighters name and in the correct order of who's deserving was on the money!

[@freshfavorites7212]

Yo this is a great coach 🔥

[@brianharris2813]

A humble winner is easy to respect.

[@gged]

eric needs to get coach of the year seems like a good guy

[@AtomicLimelight]

let's goooo!

[@combatcritique]

Good coach

[@brendandarcy8188]

Classy dude

[@jimb5837]

Great interview Shmo. Congrats to Eric, Sean, and everyone at Extreme. I want to know….. What was the move that Izzy was setting Sean up for? Was it the question mark kick to the head?

[@Chupe1766]

Yes I really wanted to know that too. Question mark kick isnt a bad guess.

[@Jameslfgsmith]

Damn we need some more elaboration on Sean locked away at Australia customs 😂

[@carolynbuckley8733]

Those who know how smart this guy is about combat sports, isn't as surprised as most people.

[@Krezo200]

Since i saw how he trained francis i knew this man knows his job, good mma coach

[@casual9982]

Agreed on Jared getting the shot. This is the move

[@sebastiangomez747]

Sean has a good team by his side

[@mumblz408]

The Schmo should never break character.

[@joeblow2183]

I would buy that card in a heartbeat! Huge.

[@JJ-Toreddie]

It is very interesting what Izzy said after the fight

[@Viniciuslhp2000]

Great

[@tiagozanon3465]

‘Shoutout to the puppy’ 🐶 😂

[@hungryforlunch]

I never understood the shmo but maybie I was just a hater cause of the cringe but dude is a good interviewer and he making it a dream job not only interviewing but becoming friends with fighters good shet man 👍🏽

[@Stopvotingdemocrat]

definitely cringe

[@Ethan13870]

Coach

[@chrisvincent9105]

Schmo u got the best jawline in the world..

[@kaionathan4115]

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

[@sainttrai]

I still believe Sean is an average fighter, but Eric is a phenomenal coach