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Din Thomas announces retirement from cornering fighters on live broadcast

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 16, 2026, 6:00 PM

Last updated Aug 16, 2026

Din Thomas announces retirement from cornering fighters on live broadcast

Summary

Din Thomas announced his retirement from cornering fighters immediately following Gillian Robertson's loss to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330 on August 16, 2026. Thomas, who was coaching Robertson during the fight, made the comments during Paramount+’s post-fight coverage, stating he believed this may be as far as Robertson could go in her career. This announcement sparked backlash from MMA fans and commentators, who found the timing and phrasing inappropriate after Robertson's defeat, her first title shot. UFC CEO Dana White expressed confusion over Thomas's announcement, stating he had not been informed prior.

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By the Numbers

•Gillian Robertson lost to Mackenzie Dern by unanimous decision at UFC 330.
•Din Thomas announced retirement from coaching during a live post-fight broadcast.
•Thomas suggested Robertson may have reached her potential after the fight.
•His comments received criticism for being insensitive to Robertson's loss.
•Dana White remarked he was unaware of Thomas's plans to retire.

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6:00 PMYahoo Sports — Din Thomas takes heat for on-air announcement he’s retiring from cornering fighters after Gillian Robertson loss

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Gillian Robertson was dealt one of the toughest losses of her career against Mackenzie Dern during UFC 330 on Saturday night, and her coach was ready to abandon her in the immediate aftermath. Din Thomas, the former UFC star who has transitioned his career into coaching and broadcasting, was cornering Robertson at UFC 330 as…
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