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Jennifer Mir issued a public apology for emotional, alcohol-influenced comments directed at Alex Apodaca after Bella Mir’s unanimous loss at DWCS 89. She said her remarks were her own, not reflective of Bella or her team, and announced she’s stepping back from social media to allow Bella to focus on recovery.
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.
Alex Pereira, after losing his heavyweight debut to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn, says referee Herb Dean should be punished for alleged illegal shots to the back of the head, claiming he warned the official pre-fight and discussing the incident in a YouTube video.
Usman Nurmagomedov won the PFL lightweight title in Dubai in a highly competitive fight against Paul Hughes, but the judges' scorecards, especially one at 50-45, sparked controversy and debate among MMA pros due to perceived unfairness and questionable officiating.
Dan Hooker criticized UFC policies in an interview, addressing issues like ticket denial, fighter pay, and matchmaking practices, sparking mixed reactions from fans.