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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