Sean Strickland misplaced the middleweight championship at UFC 297 to Dricus Du Plessis by way of cut up choice. The scoring of the struggle has been feverishly debated because it was learn by Bruce Buffer inside Scotiabank Enviornment in Toronto, Canada.
In fights that shut, it is the little issues that would have been achieved that hang-out Excessive Couture head coach Eric Nicksick.
“I have not watched it again but. I have been busy just like the second I landed and I’ve nearly like that, I would not say PTSD, however I’ve this anxiousness about what crumbs we left behind,” Nicksick instructed the Anik & Florian Podcast.
“That is what kills me probably the most,” Nicksick continued. “These shut fights harm me probably the most as a result of which means we left some crumbs behind. We did not win the optic battle. We did not do little issues that we may have achieved I believe to sway the judges and that falls on me as a coach. That is a tricky capsule to swallow at occasions as a result of it is a title. It is a world title and I understand how laborious these are to return by.”
Title fights that finish in cut up choices are lots of occasions rebooked for a direct rematch, however the UFC seems to produce other plans.
“Finally these two are going to finish up preventing once more I am certain,” saidUFC President Dana White in the course of the UFC 297 Publish-Battle Press Convention. “We’re not fascinated about a direct rematch proper now.”
Nicksick congratulated Du Plessis and his crew on the win however needs a rematch as quickly as they will get one.
“I might love that chance to compete once more,” mentioned Nicksick. “Hats off to Dricus and his crew. They fought brilliantly. An aesthetic particular person. I am glad they’re getting their shot. I really am. Like, if we have been going to lose I am glad we misplaced to Dricus and his crew and I am glad they’re getting their shine together with their nation. However as a competitor, sure. Completely. I might love that chance to compete towards him once more and make some changes and exit and attempt to get the belt again.”
