Gillian Robertson responds to Din Thomas' apology after UFC 330
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 18, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Following her unanimous decision loss to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330, Gillian Robertson expressed skepticism about coach Din Thomas' apology over controversial comments he made post-fight. Thomas announced his retirement from cornering fighters during the UFC 330 post-show, stating Robertson had reached her peak. Robertson indicated that she received no prior warning about Thomas' remarks, and comments made privately afterward diminished her trust in the apology, suggesting it was aimed at ratings. Despite the setback, Robertson remains a top-five ranked contender in the strawweight division and plans to return to training soon.
- •Gillian Robertson lost to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330 on August 12, 2026.
- •Din Thomas announced retirement from coaching following Robertson's comments.
- •Robertson doubts the sincerity of Thomas' public apology.
- •She remains a top-five ranked strawweight in the UFC.
- •Robertson plans to return to the gym soon to regroup.
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — UFC 330’s Gillian Robertson reveals ‘not much weight’ behind Din Thomas apology, issued ‘for TV purposes and ratings’
- 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Gillian Robertson breaks silence on coach Din Thomas, says there's 'not much weight' in his apology
"Former UFC lightweight and current fight night analyst Din Thomas retired from coaching during the UFC 330 broadcast last weekend in Philadelphia, but not before burying Gillian Robertson for her performance against Mackenzie Dern in the strawweight co-main event. Thomas was subsequently skewered by the combat sports community, leading to a public apology as part […]
"In an exclusive statement to Uncrowned, Robertson said she isn’t giving much credence to Din Thomas’ apology after his controversial UFC 330 post-fight remarks.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 7:17 PMUFC 330’s Gillian Robertson reveals ‘not much weight’ behind Din Thomas apology, issued ‘for TV purposes and ratings’
Former UFC lightweight and current fight night analyst Din Thomas retired from coaching during the UFC 330 broadcast last weekend in Philadelphia, but not before burying Gillian Robertson for her performance against Mackenzie Dern in the strawweight co-main event. Thomas was subsequently skewered by the combat sports community, leading to a public apology as part […]
- Yahoo SportsAug 18, 2026, 6:15 PMGillian Robertson breaks silence on coach Din Thomas, says there's 'not much weight' in his apology
In an exclusive statement to Uncrowned, Robertson said she isn’t giving much credence to Din Thomas’ apology after his controversial UFC 330 post-fight remarks.
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