Follis szárnyai alatt rengeteg MMA harcos nevelkedett és fejlődött, az utóbbi időben Kevin Lee pályáját egyengette. Lee kisebbik testvére, Keith Lee szombaton harmadik profi meccsét vívta, ahol győzni tudott, de Follis nem jelent meg az eseményen.
Ekkor már gyanítani lehetett, hogy valami nincs rendben.
”Szenvedélyes tanár, mentor, edző volt, hihetetlenül szenvedélyes. Robert mindenki elméjében tudott felszabadítani helyet a tanulásra, amit a fejlődésre tudott használni minden tanítványa és az is, aki közel állt hozzá. Mindenkiből kihozta a legjobbat. Szeretett barátként, fivérként, mentorként, edzőként fogunk rá emlékezni.” - E szavakkal búcsúzik tőle a párja.
Néhány közösségi média poszt azoktól, akik Robert Follis tisztelői, barátai voltak:
Sucks to wake up and hear this news. RIP @robertfollis such a nice guy. pic.twitter.com/gU8knnBmyh
— Dana White (@danawhite) December 17, 2017
I just bought a house in Vegas to be near him, I was a better person when I was near him!
— Tim Elliott (@TElliott125) December 17, 2017
I became good friends with Robert Follis throughout filming of TUF 25 I just stayed at his house last week I haven’t heard what happened can anyone fill me in? He was an awesome guy and the more I got to know him the more respect I had for him
— Matt Brown (@IamTheImmortal) December 17, 2017
It’s with the heaviest of hearts I say goodbye to Robert Follis. I am so sorry I couldn’t help. You were so bright and inspiring my friend. I will miss our conversations about MMA, BJJ and life in general. You will always be remembered. Rest In Peace my friend
— Big John McCarthy (@JohnMcCarthyMMA) December 18, 2017
Stunned and saddened to hear about Robert follis passing. We both graduated as instructors under @aliveness_ape he went on to do great things with Team Quest and more recently Extreme Couture. A truly great coach who was always quick to offer advice. RIP Robert
— Coach Kavanagh (@John_Kavanagh) December 17, 2017
Robert Follis you will be missed! These little speeches people take for granted. As an teacher and student I will always remember and learn what you have taught. #youwillbemissed #rip #xtremecouture #follismma pic.twitter.com/NMHTSOhmRo
— Roy Nelson (@roynelsonmma) December 17, 2017
Deeply saddened to hear my friend @RobertFollis passed away yesterday. I'm at a loss for words and my heart hurts for the MMA community that has lost a great human to the cosmos. See you on the other side coach.
— FRANK TRIGG (@FRANKTRIGG) December 17, 2017
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