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Alex Pereira wants Herb Dean nowhere near his future fights after his controversial loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250. The former two-division champion accused the veteran referee of failing to intervene over alleged illegal strikes to the back of the head before stopping the bout.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 27

Pereira Blasts Herb Dean Over Gane Stoppage

Alex Pereira claims referee Herb Dean stopped his heavyweight title loss to Ciryl Gane prematurely at UFC Freedom 250 in June. The former light heavyweight champion, who moved up to challenge for the interim heavyweight strap, argued he was still on his feet when Dean waved off the bout.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 22

Alex Pereira has a new suggestion for how UFC referees can improve amid his fury with Herb Dean

Alex Pereira continues to share his frustrations regarding the officiating in mixed martial arts. ‘Poatan’ has been vocally critical of veteran referee Herb Dean ever since he failed to become the first UFC triple champion at the White House this past June.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / October 21

Alex Pereira Feels Sympathy for Herb Dean but Doesn’t Want Him Refereeing His Future UFC Fights

UFC veteran referee Herb Dean has faced a growing wave of boos from fans at recent events, with his appearances on arena screens and broadcast graphics often drawing negative reactions from the crowd.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / October 10

Jorge Masvidal trashes referee Herb Dean

Not long ago, veteran referee Herb Dean was considered by most as one of the better referees in mixed martial arts. This year, Dean has come under heavy criticism from some high-profile fighters and analysts.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 8

Henry Cejudo Calls for Herb Dean to Be Fired After 'Ridiculous' Blunders at UFC Events

Henry Cejudo looks worried. As much as Herb Dean‘s decisions could affect a fighter’s career, they pose a much greater risk in that a fighter’s life could hang in the balance.

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / October 7

Should MMA Referees Be Held Accountable for Bad Calls?

MMA fighters live with consequences. Lose a fight because you were outperformed, and you take it on the chin. Lose because you made a tactical mistake, and you learn from it.

MMA News / The Body Lock / October 6

Frustrated King Green Reveals Pre-Fight Conversation With Herb Dean

King Green lost to Esteban Ribovics by first-round TKO at UFC 332 after being dropped three times Green told referee Herb Dean before the fight to let

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 6

Herb Dean told to retire from refereeing by Henry Cejudo who piles in on UFC 332 criticism

Henry Cejudo believes Herb Dean should be fired after making another mistake at UFC 332. This past Saturday, the premier promotion returned to Salt Lake City, Utah, for UFC 332, headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 5

Israel Adesanya Backs Herb Dean Over Controversial Stoppage That Almost Made UFC 332 Fighter Fall Out of the Octagon

Herb Dean invited fresh backlash after he made a controversial stoppage during the King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics fight on the UFC 332 main card. The veteran referee’s decision drew a sharp reaction from the likes of Dana White, who wasn’t a fan of Dean’s call.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 5

King Green On Herb Dean Stoppage At UFC 332

Bobby Green wanted referee Herb Dean to let the fight continue at UFC 332, even as he was dropped three times in quick succession. The lightweight veteran fell to Esteban Ribovics on Saturday at Delta Center in Salt Lake City when Dean intervened after Ribovics found his range and floored Green repeatedly.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / October 4

Rampage Jackson defends Herb Dean in candid conversation with King Green after UFC 332 loss

Rampage Jackson was in King Green’s corner for his UFC 332 clash this weekend. This past Saturday, the premier MMA promotion returned to Salt Lake City, Utah, for UFC 332, headlined by a women’s flyweight title fight between Natalia Silva and Wang Cong.

MMA News / The Body Lock / October 4

King Green Wanted to Continue Fighting Before Herb Dean Stopped UFC 332 Bout

Dana White said referee Herb Dean is having a difficult year after controversial stoppage at UFC 332 Dean stopped King Green vs Esteban Ribovics in first

MMA News / HITC / October 4

‘Rough year’ – Dana White breaks silence on Herb Dean’s King Green stoppage

Dana White has defended Herb Dean’s decision to stop King Green’s fight against Esteban Ribovics at UFC 332, while admitting the veteran referee is having a “rough” year.

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MMA News / EssentiallySports / October 4

Dana White Responds After Herb Dean Almost Shoved King Green’s Opponent Out of the Octagon at UFC 332

Longtime official Herb Dean has found himself in hot water once again after a controversial call at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City, Utah. The veteran referee officiated the King Green vs.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / October 4

Dana White On Herb Dean's Rough Year After UFC 332

UFC CEO Dana White conceded that referee Herb Dean is enduring a difficult stretch after another contentious stoppage at UFC 332 in Salt Lake City. Dean waved off the lightweight clash between King Green and Esteban Ribovics in the opening round Saturday night after Green hit the canvas three times in quick succession.

MMA News / The Body Lock / September 30

Ian Escuza Receives UFC Contract Despite Illegal Knee Controversy

Ian Escuza knocked out Luca Borando in 32 seconds but appeared to land an illegal knee on a grounded opponent Dana White disagreed with the Nevada Athletic

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 30

Referee Herb Dean is under fire again after making two mistakes on DWCS: ‘Becoming a problem’

Herb Dean failed to silence his critics during the latest episode of the Contender Series. The veteran referee has been targeted by booing fans and online campaigns since he failed to recognize that Alex Pereira had been hit with several illegal shots by Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 in June.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / August 29

'Nearly Let Another Man Die': Herb Dean Under Fire Again After Controversial UFC Shanghai Stoppage

The incident at Shanghai’s Oriental Sports Center, where the UFC Fight Night headlined by Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong is taking place, has now sparked major outrage on social media.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 11

Herb Dean Stops Then Restarts TUF 34 Fight

Veteran referee Herb Dean stopped a fight on The Ultimate Fighter 34, declared it over, then restarted it after a video review. MMA Fighting reports that the sequence unfolded in the final minute of a bantamweight matchup between Xavier Franklin and Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu, both fighters from Team Michael Bisping.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / July 15

Alex Pereira attacks Herb Dean following countryman's UFC release

Michel Pereira's recent release from the UFC has further ignited the feud between Alex Pereira and Herb Dean. At UFC Baku late last month, 'Demolidor' fell to four defeats in his last five outings after suffering a unanimous decision loss to Shara Magomedov in the show's co-main event.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / June 18

John McCarthy Defends Herb Dean Amid Alex Pereira’s Illegal Strike Complaints After UFC Freedom 250

The debate surrounding Ciryl Gane’s victory over Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 continues to intensify. But one of the most respected referees in mixed martial arts believes Herb Dean made the correct call.

MMA 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 / 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.