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Aljamain Sterling blasted referee Herb Dean over a controversial finish at MVP MMA: Rousey vs. Carano, saying the officiating system protects ineffective refs and should be held accountable. He suggested Dean be demoted to lower levels rather than fired, arguing for a review and the inclusion of fresher, more knowledgeable officials amid the Nkuta–Moraes stoppage and related controversy surrounding veteran referees.
UFC referee Herb Dean defends awarding Adriano Moraes a submission win over Phumi Nkuta after reviewing replay, saying Nkuta went unconscious just before the bell; Nkuta’s team plans an appeal, but Dean says he weighed timing and the bell and believes the right call was made.
In UFC Fight Night Mexico City, 39-year-old veteran King Green upset rising prospect Daniel Zellhuber with a second-round knockout, showcasing his all-around game. The stoppage drew criticism for referee Herb Dean’s delay, though Green earned praise from peers for the performance.
Herb Dean discusses upcoming stricter guidelines for eye pokes in MMA, emphasizing the need for clearer rules and enforcement, and highlights Sean Strickland as a model for fouling-free fighting.
Herb Dean's quick stoppage in the UFC Paris fight between Axel Sola and Rhys McKee sparked debate among fighters and commentators, with some feeling it was premature despite the replay showing the fighter's vulnerable position.
Fans are calling for Herb Dean's suspension after controversial refereeing during UFC Shanghai, where his decisions in the Sterling vs. Ortega fight sparked accusations of bias and unfair officiating, including unwarranted warnings and stoppages.
MMA legend Chael Sonnen has defended referee Herb Dean after Kevin Holland's gruesome arm-snapping submission win at UFC 302, arguing that Dean was in a difficult position and made the right call despite backlash from fans.
Alex Pereira retained his light heavyweight title with a first-round knockout of Jamahal Hill at UFC 300, despite being hit with an illegal strike. Pereira explained that he didn't want to break his flow and capitalized on the moment to secure the win. The victory extended his win streak and added another chapter to his unique MMA career. Pereira's close friendship with coach Glover Teixeira and the tension between him and Hill added intrigue to the matchup, culminating in a viral celebratory pose after the knockout.