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Din Thomas considers returning to corner Sean Brady in November

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 3:35 AM

Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Din Thomas considers returning to corner Sean Brady in November

Summary

Din Thomas, who recently announced his retirement from cornering UFC fighters, is contemplating a return for Sean Brady's fight against Gabriel Bonfim in November. After UFC 330, Thomas expressed his intention to step away following Gillian Robertson's defeat but has now indicated a possible change of heart. During a podcast appearance, he mentioned he is leaning towards cornering Brady, surprising his co-hosts. Thomas received criticism for his comments about Robertson after her loss, which many viewed as harsh for a coach. His decision to consider Brady's corner might suggest he sees more potential in Brady's title aspirations.

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•Din Thomas retired from cornering after UFC 330.
•He may return to corner Sean Brady in November.
•Thomas faced backlash for comments made about Gillian Robertson.
•Brady is set to fight Gabriel Bonfim at an upcoming event.
•Thomas's potential return surprises former UFC stars on the podcast.

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3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Din Thomas Teases Quick Return to Cornering With Sean Brady

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Days after announcing that he was retiring from cornering UFC fighters, coach Din Thomas admitted that he is considering a change of heart. Thomas said after UFC 330 that he was done cornering fighters after one of his pupils, Gillian Robertson, lost a lopsided unanimous decision in a failed UFC women’s strawweight title bid. After […] The post Din Thomas Teases Quick Return to Cornering With Sean Brady appeared first on HEAVY.
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