Sean Strickland calls Din Thomas ‘sh*t coach’ for reaction to Gillian Robertson loss at UFC 330
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Din Thomas, a veteran MMA coach, announced his retirement from corner work following his fighter Gillian Robertson's loss to Mackenzie Dern at UFC 330, sparking criticism for abandoning Robertson at a low moment.
- Sean Strickland harshly criticized Thomas on Twitter, calling him a "shit coach" and accusing him of quitting too soon, emphasizing that losses only happen when one quits.
- Strickland's comments carry weight due to his own successful MMA career, including winning two UFC middleweight titles and overcoming setbacks across multiple weight classes.
- Robertson had an impressive 5-0 run at strawweight leading up to her title shot and was aiming to become Canada’s first UFC champion since Georges St-Pierre, making Thomas's timing for retirement controversial.
- Strickland condemned Thomas for putting down Robertson after her effort, expressing strong support for the fighter despite her loss.
