Filed under: News , Radio Highlight , Videos It’s business as usual for Xtreme Couture after Robert Follis’ departure, says coach and gym manager Eric Nicksick. Credited for helping with the resurgence of the Las Vegas-based team founded by UFC Hall of Famer Randy Couture, Follis announced early last month he was parting ways with the gym where he led grappling and MMA classes for over four years. Speaking to MMAjunkie Radio, Nicksick said the team is not looking to replace Follis at this time. “Dennis Davis has been our head coach for over four or five years now,” Nicksick said. “He’s a guy that has led this time with blood, sweat and tears on that mat, and he’s the consistent guy on that gym, always. We’re led by him, Ray Sefo, Nate (Pettit), myself, and we’re fine where we’re at.” In a somewhat neutral statement sent to Bleacher Report , Follis didn’t go into details as to what led the split, saying only that he was thankful for the experience and very excited about the opportunities that are “currently sitting in front of me.” Nicksick, on his end, extended well-wishes for the fellow coach – but not without throwing what kind of sounded like slight shade
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Xtreme Couture’s Eric Nicksick opens up on Robert Follis’ departure from team – MMA Junkie