Records, Awards, and Stats
Reaction MMA, under head coach Rob Nickerson, developed into a competitive regional force with a focus on well-rounded striking, wrestling, and tactical fight IQ. Reaction MMA started its fight team off hot wining the first 39 fights in a row before experiencing defeat. The team led by young coach Rob compiled a strong win-loss record across amateur and professional ranks, produced multiple titleholders at regional promotions, and placed several fighters on national-level cards. Over the years Rob Nickerson and Reaction have hosted or went to work as a coach and training partner for the the likes of former middleweight UFC champion Rich Franklin for his fight with Chuck Liddell. Also worked fights camps with former opponent Chris Curtis and local UFC fighter Harry Hunsucker in preparing him for his UFC 278 fight.
Team Record (Summary)
Timeframe: 2007-present
Combined team record (professional and notable amateur bouts under Nickerson’s guidance): approximately 171 wins — 51 losses
Professional bouts: 51 wins — 26 losses. Professional MMA Champions: Wes Combs “King of the Cage” Willis “Ben” Sergent “Bluegrass Brawl” Matt Metts “Warrior MMA”
Amateur bouts: 120 wins — 25 losses. 12 Amateur MMA Champions
Key Individual Records Under Nickerson
Feature 1
King Of The Cage; Wes Combs
Lightheavyweight Champion
Role Reversal
Former UFC champion Rich Franklin and UFC, Strikeforce vet Jorge Gurgel prepare Rob for what would be his final MMA fight. As coaching soon became his focus for many years. Others dreams replaced his own in importance.
UFC 278
Coach Rob wrapping Harry Hunsusker’s hands before opening the PPV side of the card.