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'Not much weight' in Din Thomas' apology
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Key Points:
- Din Thomas, head coach to Gillian Robertson, sparked controversy by stating on the UFC 330 post-fight broadcast that Robertson had reached the peak of her MMA career and announcing his retirement from cornering fighters immediately after her title loss.
- Thomas issued a public apology on his podcast "Deep Waters," but Robertson revealed she was not warned about his comments beforehand and described his apology as "empty," doubting its sincerity due to private remarks he made to her team.
- Robertson has not publicly responded regarding whether she will continue working with Thomas, who clarified he is only stepping back from cornering but not coaching.
- Prior to UFC 330, Robertson was on a five-fight winning streak and had trained with Thomas since she was 15, transitioning from American Top Team to GOAT Shed in Miami.
- The incident has drawn widespread criticism from the MMA community for Thomas' perceived insensitivity towards Robertson following a significant career moment.
