Fans Call for 'Aljo and Merab Hater' Herb Dean to Be Suspended After Controversial Refereeing at UFC Shanghai

"I would have watched an NFL halftime show," "Give him Volk" - Fans react as Aljamain Sterling returns to win column with decision over Brian Ortega

Aljamain Sterling came out for his first UFC fight in 2025 this weekend, where he secured a dominant victory that sparked reactions from fans.

Fans call for 'Aljo and Merab hater' Herb Dean to be suspended after controversial refereeing at UFC Shanghai

Herb Dean has come under fire for two controversial moments during the UFC Shanghai co-main event between Aljamain Sterling and Brian Ortega.

Aljamain Sterling Outclasses Brian Ortega in Five-Round Unanimous Decision at UFC Shanghai - (Highlights)

Aljamain Sterling put on a striking clinic against Brian Ortega in a catchweight bout at UFC Shanghai on August 23, 2025, at Mercedes-Benz Arena. The former bantamweight champ controlled the fight over five rounds, winning a unanimous decision with 50-45 scorecards. His boxing and movement overwhelmed Ortega, who struggled to find answers. Round One Sterling ...

Aljamain Sterling scores one-sided decision over Brian Ortega at UFC Shanghai

The UFC Shanghai co-main event featured a catchweight bout between former bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling and former featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega. The fight was scheduled to take place in the featherweight division but a tough weight cut for Ortega led to the bout being made at a catchweight of 153 pounds. Ortega entered the fight coming off a decision loss to Diego Lopes. He had lost three of his last four fights and desp…

Aljamain Sterling Clinches Clear Win Over Brian Ortega In Lackluster Co-Main Event - UFC Shanghai Highlights

Aljamain Sterling delivered a dominant performance against former featherweight title challenger Brian Ortega in the UFC Shanghai co-main event. It was all Sterling through the first 10 minutes as the ‘Funk Master’ busted up Ortega’s lead leg and led the dance. Unfortunately, the fight failed to deliver much in the way of fireworks, prompting the live crowd in China to voice their displeasure following the second stanza. Likely down 20-18 after …