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Tyron Woodley defends his coach Din Thomas amid public backlash and confirms plans for one last MMA run this year, with RAF bouts including a Buckley clash and a potential Russia main event against Khamzat Chimaev, while rebuilding his team after Duke Roufus's death and pursuing opportunities across leagues.
Gillian Robertson says Din Thomas’s on-air retirement/future-coaching apology after UFC 330 felt insincere and lacks weight, leaving her future with him unclear as she continues her career following a loss to Mackenzie Dern.
Gillian Robertson released her first statement addressing the Din Thomas controversy stemming from her UFC 330 loss to Mackenzie Dern, saying Thomas didn’t warn her about his post-fight remarks and that his public apology hasn’t cleared the air; with uncertainty about his coaching role going forward, she plans to regroup and return to training.
After Gillian Robertson's lopsided loss to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330, her coach Din Thomas announced on TV that he would retire from cornering fighters and questioned how far Robertson could go; he later apologized for the timing. Matt Brown criticized the manner of the announcement as poor timing, stressed that the fighter–coach relationship comes first, and said he wouldn’t quit on a fighter after a tough night, highlighting the complexities of coaching at the UFC level.
Din Thomas apologized for announcing his retirement as Gillian Robertson's coach during UFC 330, saying the timing was completely irresponsible and that he stole Robertson's moment; after seven years together, he pledges support and expressed remorse amid backlash from fans and peers.
Din Thomas apologized on his Deep Waters show for announcing his retirement from cornering at UFC 330, saying the on-air moment was disrespectful to Gillian Robertson and that he stole her moment after her loss to Mackenzie Dern. He explained the decision came from an emotional rollercoaster surrounding Robertson’s run, owned the mistake, and vowed his support for her going forward after seven years of working together.
Sean Strickland blasted Din Thomas as a “sh*t coach” after Thomas announced his retirement from cornering following Gillian Robertson's loss to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330, arguing that quitting reflects poorly on coaching. Strickland tied his critique to his own career, and defended Robertson, who was chasing Canada’s first UFC champion since Georges St-Pierre.
At UFC 330 in Philadelphia, Islam Makhachev extended his win streak with a main-event victory, while Din Thomas unexpectedly announced his retirement from cornering fighters on live TV, prompting online backlash and a puzzled reaction from Dana White, who said he’d never heard of retiring from cornering before.
Din Thomas announced on the UFC 330 post-show that he is retiring from cornering fighters after Gillian Robertson's loss to Mackenzie Dern, a move that drew heavy online backlash from fans and peers who questioned his support for Robertson; he cited burnout and stress, while contemporaries like Sean Strickland and Jon Anik criticized his coaching, fueling a debate about loyalty and backing a fighter in bad times.
Former UFC analyst Din Thomas announced he is retiring from cornering fighters after UFC 330, revealing on the post-fight desk that Gillian Robertson's loss to Mackenzie Dern marked his last time in a fighter's corner. He will continue coaching but won’t accompany fighters through fight week due to stress and workload.
Edson Barboza retires after his fourth straight loss at UFC 330, and longtime cornerman Din Thomas announces retirement from coaching/cornering, leaving Dana White surprised and noting it may be a first as the post-fight announcements ripple through the event.
UFC analyst Din Thomas announced he is retiring from cornering fighters after serving as Gillian Robertson's cornerman at UFC 330, where she lost a unanimous decision to Mackenzie Dern. He cited the workload from his UFC production duties and Deep Waters hosting as reasons, saying he’ll still coach others but will no longer corner fights.
UFC analyst Din Thomas criticized Conor McGregor for seemingly quitting after tearing his ACL early in UFC 329's main event against Max Holloway, saying the injury showed he didn't 'even try.' McGregor is set for knee surgery and has spoken of a comeback, contrasting with fighters who fought through injuries.
Din Thomas criticized Mauricio Ruffy after his loss at UFC Paris, questioning his desire to fight and suggesting he did not look like he wanted to be in the octagon, marking a setback in Ruffy's UFC career and raising doubts about his potential.