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Din Thomas Apologizes to Gillian Robertson for Retirement Announcement After UFC 330
lunes, 17 de agosto de 2026
Fuente: cbssports.com
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Din Thomas expressed regret over his retirement announcement following Gillian Robertson's loss at UFC 330, acknowledging it was poorly timed and overshadowed her achievements.
Din Thomas, a former UFC fighter and coach, faced backlash after announcing his retirement from cornering fighters during the UFC 330 post-show, following Gillian Robertson's defeat to Mackenzie Dern in the women's strawweight championship bout.
Thomas's comments suggested that Robertson had reached her peak as a title challenger, which many found disrespectful given the context of her recent loss. He later apologized on the UFC on Paramount+ YouTube channel, admitting that the timing of his announcement was inappropriate and detracted from Robertson's accomplishments.
Reflecting on their seven-year partnership, Thomas expressed regret for overshadowing Robertson's journey and emphasized his continued support for her future endeavors in MMA.
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