Brendan Schaub blames Herb Dean for fighters fouling without consequence: ‘Herb ain’t going to do sh*t’
UFC fighters and analysts are criticizing referee Herb Dean for perceived officiating mistakes.
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📍 How it ended
Brendan Schaub, Renato Moicano, Tom Aspinall, and others criticized Herb Dean's officiating and mistakes. Dana White stated that the controversy was for the commission to handle.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 15d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Several UFC fighters have publicly criticized referee Herb Dean for his officiating in recent matches. Coverage from Sherdog, Yahoo Sports, MMA Junkie, and MMA Fighting emphasizes the growing controversy surrounding Dean's refereeing.
Fighters Renato 'Moicano,' Tom Aspinall, and Brendan Schaub have all expressed dissatisfaction with Dean's performance. UFC president Dana White has stated that the controversy is 'up to the commission' to handle.
Watch for any official responses from the UFC or the athletic commission regarding the criticism of Herb Dean. Coverage does not yet specify whether Dean will face any disciplinary action or if changes will be made to officiating protocols.
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Quick answers
Who are the fighters criticizing Herb Dean?
Renato 'Moicano,' Tom Aspinall, and Brendan Schaub have publicly criticized Herb Dean.
What is the UFC's stance on the controversy?
UFC president Dana White has stated that the controversy is 'up to the commission' to handle.
Which outlets are covering the Herb Dean controversy?
Sherdog, Yahoo Sports, MMA Junkie, and MMA Fighting are among the outlets covering the controversy.
Coverage (5)
- Renato 'Moicano,' Tom Aspinall join 'Poatan' in criticizing Herb Dean’s officiating Sherdog · 22d ago
- Dana White: Referee Herb Dean controversy 'up to the commission' to handle MMA Junkie · 22d ago
- Herb Dean incurs UFC Baku fighter's criticism for not 'ensuring justice' in loss Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Reaction: Fighters lash out at Herb Dean's UFC refereeing mistakes Yahoo Sports · 22d ago
- Brendan Schaub blames Herb Dean for fighters fouling without consequence: ‘Herb ain’t going to do sh*t’ MMA Fighting · 22d ago
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