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Alex Pereira, after losing his heavyweight debut to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn, says referee Herb Dean should be punished for alleged illegal shots to the back of the head, claiming he warned the official pre-fight and discussing the incident in a YouTube video.
Usman Nurmagomedov won the PFL lightweight title in Dubai in a highly competitive fight against Paul Hughes, but the judges' scorecards, especially one at 50-45, sparked controversy and debate among MMA pros due to perceived unfairness and questionable officiating.
Dan Hooker criticized UFC policies in an interview, addressing issues like ticket denial, fighter pay, and matchmaking practices, sparking mixed reactions from fans.