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On YouTubeMMA News / Dice City Sports / November 11
Herb Dean: Stricter, Enforced Penalties Coming for Eye Pokes in MMA
Longtime referee Herb Dean says the days of leniency on eye-poke fouls are ending. Appearing on Believe You Me, Dean explained that officials intend to enforce existing rules and begin taking points proactively after the fallout from UFC 321’s Tom Aspinall vs.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / November 1
Referee Herb Dean Reveals Tom Aspinall vs. Ciryl Gane Eye Poke Triggered Official Meeting for Potential Rule Change
Over the years, the UFC has evolved through numerous rule changes prompted by incidents inside the Octagon. From introducing weight classes to doing away with the traditional gi, every single new rule adopted has made the sport slightly more safer.
MMA News / FirstSportz / October 11
Rampage Jackson Recalls Seeking Help of Referee Herb Dean to Beat Chuck Liddell
In the world of mixed martial arts, fighters often seek out training partners who can emulate the styles of their most formidable opponents. This approach allows them to prepare for upcoming bouts by simulating the strategies they might face in the cage.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 10
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson wanted to spar iconic referee due to his similar style to legendary rival
Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson turned to an unlikely fighter when preparing for one of his biggest bouts. The former UFC light heavyweight champion competed against the very best of his era during his career.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 9
UFC icon ‘Big’ John McCarthy commits to referee return after officiating his first fight in 7 years
John McCarthy has decided to turn his attention towards a full comeback. While the likes of Herb Dean and Marc Goddard have remained as some of the most prominent referees in MMA, there’s one who was there from the very start.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 8
Legendary referee weighs in on Herb Dean stoppage that had fans calling for his retirement after UFC Paris
Veteran referee Herb Dean is being heavily criticised for his performance at UFC Paris. Fans told the iconic UFC official to step away from MMA after a ‘horrific stoppage’ on Saturday night.
Aljamain Sterling’s coach furious about referee Herb Dean’s ‘horrible call’ in UFC Shanghai co-main event
Ray Longo was not happy with the work of veteran UFC referee Herb Dean on Saturday. The UFC Fight Night in Shanghai marked a successful event for ex-bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling, who co-headlined against Brian Ortega.
Fans call for ‘Aljo and Merab hater’ Herb Dean to be suspended after controversial refereeing at UFC Shanghai
Some fans think Aljamain Sterling beat more than just Brian Ortega at UFC Shanghai. MMA’s top promotion was back in China to stage the latest Road to UFC tournament bouts on Friday and a Fight Night event from the Shanghai Indoor Stadium on Saturday.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 3
UFC 317 star who scored terrifying KO defends Herb Dean over late stoppage
Gregory Rodrigues has defended Herb Dean over claims that he was too late in stepping in during a terrifying sequence at UFC 317. This past week, International Fight Week 2025 took place from Las Vegas and culminated with UFC 317 which was headlined by a vacant lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Charles Oliveira.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / July 2
Herb Dean KO’d fighter with one brutal punch for last professional win just months after UFC referee debut
Don’t mess with longtime referee Herb Dean in the cage. Herb Dean is known as one of the veteran presences of the UFC Octagon dating back almost three decades.
Looking Back on Exciting, Momentous UFC 300
UFC 300 came at an interesting time for MMA’s No. 1 promotion. Just a few short months earlier, Dana White‘s promotion had just celebrated its 30th anniversary of operation, but times were often difficult for the organization in the early days of operation.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / September 28, 2024
Herb Dean Defends ‘Action’ Calls: Warning to Sean O’Malley’s Coach
Herb Dean was not doing anything extraordinary during the bout between Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili like he always does. That is what the experienced referee has to say when coming under criticism for allegedly pressurizing the fighters to remain active during the UFC 306 Main Event especially when Dvalishvili took O’Malley down.
MMA News / Ringside Intel / September 26, 2024
Herb Dean to UFC 306 Critics: My Job is to Do Something
As Merab Dvalishvili defeated Sean O’Malley at UFC 306, referee Herb Dean drew criticism for his performance as the main event’s third man in the cage.
Referee Herb Dean Responds to Backlash from UFC 306 Main Event
A lot was made of the UFC 306 main event, especially the officiating. Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili were the two men on the marquee for Noche UFC at Sphere, colliding for the bantamweight championship of the world just a couple of weeks ago with Dvalishvili's wrestling and pace reigning supreme in a lopsided decision victory.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 16, 2024
A Wild Night and a New UFC Champion
The fight between Dvalishvili and O’Malley began with an unusual incident when referee Herb Dean paused the match to address trash-talking directed at O’Malley’s coach, Tim Welch.
Herb Dean Reflects on UFC 300 Finish: 'I Don't Know That Jamahal Hill Hates Me'
Referee Herb Dean has addressed the backlash for how he handled the UFC 300 main event between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill. Considered to be one of the
MMA News / Ringside Intel / March 12, 2024
How Much Does A UFC Fighter Get Paid? Everything You Need To Know About UFC Fighter Pay
Have you ever wondered how much does a UFC fighter get paid? Well, we’ve got you covered as we answer all of your questions about what your favorite fighters put in the bank.
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