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Alex Pereira’s bid to become UFC’s first three-division champion ended in a second-round TKO loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250, and he now accuses referee Herb Dean of allowing illegal back-of-the-head strikes, saying he warned the ref pre-fight and calling for punishment or legal consequences while urging fighters to unite to hold referees accountable.
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.
Brendan Allen achieved a career-best victory at UFC Vancouver with a TKO over Reinier de Ridder, while referee Dan Miragliotta's controversial decisions in multiple fights, especially the Malott vs. Holland bout, sparked discussion about officiating in MMA. The post-fight analysis covers fight highlights, officiating issues, and potential future matchups.