Eric Nicksick is an MMA coach who is arguably emerged as the standout coach of the year, find out more about him and the fighters he’s coached
His fighters have consistently managed to emerge victorious, with Francis Ngannou even managing to hold down the reigning heavyweight champion.
Who is MMA coach Eric Nicksick, bio, age, wife, gym and fighters coached list
Eric Nicksick coached Sean Strickland to a world title against Israel Adesanya and has now coached Francis Ngannou to competing with Tyson Fury in boxing.
Coach of the year confirmed?🤔🏆 #FuryNgannou #BattleOfTheBaddest pic.twitter.com/TOCPujksG3
— MMA Orbit (@mma_orbit) October 29, 2023
dream BIG. #BMFOTP @francis_ngannou @DeweyCooper @Marquel_Martin pic.twitter.com/Hh7PSmlr6f
— Eric Nicksick (@Eric_XCMMA) October 29, 2023
Unsurprisingly, Eric Nicksik’s remarkable successes have made him widely accepted as one of the best in the business.
Eric Nicksick top contender to be crowned Coach of the Year
Eric Nicksick is currently enjoying a very successful year following an extraordinary performance by his star fighter, Francis Ngannou. The UFC heavyweight champion defied all odds by facing off against boxing legend Tyson Fury. What made the fight even more incredible is that Ngannou had zero prior boxing experience before the fight. Eric Nicksik is now one of the favorites to be crowned Coach of the Year. Eric’s unwavering dedication and innovative training methods have all made him a top contender. Nicksik has arguably cemented himself as one of the sport’s finest coaches.
Eric Nicksick bio and age
Eric Nicksick is an American mixed martial arts coach who was born on September 19, 1979, in the United States. He is currently 44 years old and serves as the general manager and head coach at Xtreme Couture Mixed Martial Arts. He was also a former college football player. Notably, three MMA fighters—Francis Ngannou, Aljamain Sterling, and Sean Strickland—have all become UFC champions under his guidance.
Nicksick is married to Annie Nicksick who works as a realtor and is working for Local Living. She helped Miesha Tate and then-boyfriend Bryan Caraway complete their mortgage application on a new home to purchase in Las Vegas.
Eric Nicksick making an impact in the MMA world
Eric Nicksick is currently making a huge impact within the MMA community. The 44-year-old has effectively nurtured many champions in the UFC and transformed them into formidable contenders. Notably, under Nicksick’s guidance, Sean Strickland has become a top fighter in the middleweight division, famous for his striking prowess and a stubborn work ethic. Under Nicksick’s guidance, Sean Strickland beat Israel Adesanya to secure a world title.
However, Nicksick’s most remarkable achievement till date is transforming Francis Ngannou into a UFC heavyweight champion and a credible boxing contender. Up until his fight with Tyson Fury, Ngannou had no previous boxing experience. Although Ngannou failed to win the fight, it showcased his skills and Nicksick’s extraordinary coaching skills.
Under his guidance, Ngannou has evolved into a well-rounded and adaptable fighter. The Cameroonian-born powerhouse displayed an electrifying performance against veteran boxer Tyson Fury. Unsurprisingly, Nicksick’s unique ability to transform MMA fighters into multi-disciplinary athletes has not gone unnoticed.