Shocked to hear of the passing of Robert Follis…one of MMA’s good guys… R.I.P. coach

— Thomas Gerbasi (@tgerbasi) 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

So sad to hear about the death of Rob Follis. One of the best minds in MMA. I feel fortunate to have known him.

— Dan Hardy (@danhardymma) December 17, 2017

Robert, you helped me get through a rough part of camp for my UFC debut. What we talked about that day will live with me for the rest of my life. I dedicate this victory to that conversation and our time together. Rest easy my friend. #RIP pic.twitter.com/w8Cabp86Bd

— Julian marquez (@JMarquezMMA) December 17, 2017

#RIP @RobertFollis one of the truly great guys in the sport of #MMA & I wish his family & friends my deepest condolences. You will be sadly missed. #GodBless pic.twitter.com/XTrFXEMUPx

— Mark Pavelich (@MarkPavelich) December 17, 2017

Rip Robert Follis very kind and welcoming person

— Georgi Karakhanyan (@georgimma) December 17, 2017

Rip to one of the nicest guys I’ve had the pleasure to meet and learn from @RobertFollis, you will truly be missed!!

— Eric Shelton (@Showtime1mma) December 18, 2017

RIP my friend… it was an honour To call u a friend. Thanks for the amazing times, the encouraging words And the wisdom u gave us. @RobertFollis lost for words… I’ll pray for u And your fam. pic.twitter.com/PjRSYsurhy

— Cindy Dandois (@DandoisCindy) 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

Planet earth lost a good one yesterday. RIP Robert Follis. Your wealth of knowledge and overall care for those around you was second to none. Thanks for the positive impact you made while you were here. #Bobcat #RIP

— Joe Ellenberger (@JoeEllenberger) December 17, 2017

I just heard the news of Robert Follis’ death.

I knew Robert from the beginning of his MMA career and transition to coaching. He has always been a kind and supportive person and I have enjoyed a long friendship with him

Heartbreaking. You will be missed my friend.

— Josh Barnett (@JoshLBarnett) December 17, 2017

Rest In Peace Robert Follis, such a great man every time I saw him always smiling and really fun guy. My condolences to his fam @RobertFollis pic.twitter.com/iSZnGGVIsO

— Chito Vera (@chitoveraUFC) December 17, 2017

This is truly a sad day…to lose a stand up human being like Coach @RobertFollis . He always supported me & was a true inspiration. RIP pic.twitter.com/rmPtUqMW0j

— Alex Chambers (@alexchambersmma) December 17, 2017

RIP @RobertFollis thank you for all you’ve done pic.twitter.com/n8fprCIQZp

— Gina Danger (@GinaDangerAK) December 17, 2017

The MMA world lost a great coach. pic.twitter.com/rYQsnJNLoe

— Sean Strickland (@SStricklandMMA) 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

Absolutely awful to hear that Robert Follis passed away That man helped a ton of fighters, directly and indirectly. Hard to think of all the loved ones he leaves behind. for everyone that was close to him, I’m so sorry.

— Lauren Murphy (@LaurenMurphyMMA) December 17, 2017

Robert Follis and I lost years due to a falling out.
He actually admitted wrongdoing and apologized. But I was too hurt.
I couldn’t just forgive and forget.
But over time the wound started to scab over.
And we reestablished contact.
The last time I saw him was at the SUG show.

— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) December 17, 2017

We saw each other through the cage and waved. He was cornering Miesha Tate and I was commentating.
That night for the first time in 10 years we went out and drank as friends do. Laughing too loud, exaggerating stories, even crying a bit at the end.

— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) December 17, 2017

And I was thinking about that. How I let one wrongdoing overpower all the great times we had.
He helped me get my footing leaving the cult we both grew up in.
He was my head coach for most of my career.
He held me and let me cry after being knocked out. Without judgement.

— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) December 17, 2017

He was the only one I cried in front of when my father died.
He was one of three friends that came to the hospital when my daughter was born. Now two of those three are dead.

I’m so fucking mad he left so soon.

— Nathan Quarry (@NateRockQuarry) December 17, 2017