“People Have Lost an Eye”: Henry Cejudo Demands Herb Dean’s Suspension After Alex Pereira, UFC Baku Controversies

“People Have Lost an Eye”: Henry Cejudo Demands Herb Dean’s Suspension After Alex Pereira, UFC Baku Controversies

In MMA, a warning can quickly become meaningless. Fighters are constantly asked to watch their fingers, avoid the back of the head, stop holding onto the fence, and always aim above the belt line. However, when those warnings keep on piling up without a point deduction from the referee, the fighter on the receiving end is often the only one who pays the real price. And now, Henry Cejudo believes this has become a serious problem. On the latest e…

Multiple Former UFC Champions Speak Out Against Herb Dean After Alex Pereira White House Incident "Nobody's Defending Us."

The fallout from Alex Pereira’s loss to Ciryl Gane at UFC Freedom 250 has moved past a single disputed finish and into an argument about how MMA referees are rarely held to account. Pereira said he took illegal shots to the back of the head during the finishing sequence at the White House event, and his frustration has since been echoed by other former champions who believe the sport still leaves fighters carrying the risk while officials avoid …

Ex-Double Champion Joins Alex Pereira to Strongly Condemn Referee Herb Dean Over Recent Errors

Herb Dean has served as one of the UFC’s most recognizable referees for well over two decades. He has officiated The post Ex-Double Champion Joins Alex Pereira to Strongly Condemn Referee Herb Dean Over Recent Errors appeared first on FirstSportz.

Herb Dean should be suspended due to poor officiating, says retired UFC star Henry Cejudo

Henry Cejudo is the latest notable MMA personality to scold longtime referee Herb Dean, and he's even calling for a suspension.