A tragic death leaves the MMA community in mourning.
The former head coach at Xtreme Couture, Follis was beloved by many fighters and members of the mixed martial arts community.
With that said, many individuals took to social media where they shared their love for the former Team Quest co-owner.
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
Sucks to wake up and hear this news. RIP @robertfollis such a nice guy. pic.twitter.com/gU8knnBmyh
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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
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Heart Broken to hear the news about Coach Robert Follis. My thoughts are with his family,… https://t.co/VZ3jpvQgdn
— Brian Stann (@BrianStann) 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
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
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