Herb Dean Defends Submission Controversy at Rousey-Carano as Fighter Seeks Athletic Commission Intervention

Herb Dean Defends Submission Controversy at Rousey-Carano as Fighter Seeks Athletic Commission Intervention

Herb Dean may have only been a fraction of a second too late, but in the high-stakes game of MMA, that is a day late and a dollar short. It has become routine for the veteran referee to make the wrong headlines every time he officiates a fight. This time, it’s Netflix MMA’s debut event, where a fighter has gone to the CSAC to dispute the result and Dean’s call. Herb Dean received contentious reactions after his latest controversial stoppage duri…

Herb Dean defends controversial finish in Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta: ‘I’m certain the right decision was made’

Herb Dean stands by his call to give Adriano Moraes a submission win at MVP MMA 1

Herb Dean defends controversial stoppage at Rousey vs. Carano after fighter's team files appeal

Herb Dean doesn't regret his controversial stoppage of Adriano Moraes vs. Phumi Nkuta on the Rousey vs. Carano undercard.

Referee Herb Dean 'certain' he made the right call in response to controversial MVP MMA result appeal

Herb Dean shared his thoughts on the decision that he made at the end of the controversial Adriano Moraes vs Phumi Nkuta fight