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UFC Ref Herb Dean Under Fire for Latest Error After Alex Pereira Criticism

UFC Ref Herb Dean Under Fire for Latest Error After Alex Pereira Criticism

Summary

UFC referee Herb Dean has faced criticism after missing illegal strikes during a recent fight between Alex Pereira and Cyril Gane. Dean also made a controversial decision in another fight at UFC Baku, leading fans to call for his removal as a referee.

Key Facts

  • Herb Dean is a well-known UFC referee praised by UFC president Dana White.
  • Alex Pereira claims Dean missed punches to the back and side of his head in his fight against Cyril Gane.
  • Pereira called for Dean to be punished for missing the illegal strikes.
  • In a separate UFC Baku fight, Dean warned a fighter, Sharaputdin Magomedov, about fouls but did not deduct points after an eye poke.
  • Magomedov won that fight by decision.
  • Fans on social media expressed strong frustration and called for Dean to be fired.
  • The criticism focuses on fighter safety and the referee’s ability to enforce rules correctly.
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