Andy Foster responds to complaints about Herb Dean after Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC White House
CSAC official Andy Foster has responded to complaints regarding referee Herb Dean following the Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane bout.
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The brief
Following the fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane at UFC White House, complaints were raised regarding referee Herb Dean. Andy Foster of the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) has responded to these criticisms, with coverage describing the commission's actions as quieting those calling for a referee change.
Reports from MMA Fighting, Yahoo Sports, and Bloody Elbow emphasize the commission's role in addressing the consistent criticism directed at the legendary referee. Additionally, BJPenn.com notes that a former light heavyweight rival of Alex Pereira has scolded the fighter for his recent comments about Dean.
Further developments may involve the status of referee assignments, as Irish Star reports that a UFC referee was pulled from Conor McGregor's comeback fight at the last minute.
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Quick answers
Who responded to the complaints about Herb Dean?
Andy Foster of the CSAC.
Which fight triggered the criticism of Herb Dean?
The bout between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane at UFC White House.
What other referee news was reported?
A UFC referee was removed from Conor McGregor's comeback fight at the last minute.
Coverage (11)
- Nevada Commission Stepped In to Remove Herb Dean From Conor McGregor vs. Max Holloway Referee Role Yardbarker · 6h ago
- Herb Dean Taking UFC Refereeing Criticism to Heart heavy.com · 6h ago
- CSAC quiets crybabies (like Alex Pereira) calling for UFC referee change MMA Mania · 6h ago
- Herb Dean to Referee Upcoming UFC 331 Main Event heavy.com · 6h ago
- Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Says Alex Pereira’s June 14 Loss Was "Completely Legitimate" LowKickMMA.com · 6h ago
- Herb Dean set to referee upcoming UFC title fight after receiving 'full confidence' from commission Bloody Elbow · 6h ago
- UFC referee was pulled from Conor McGregor comeback fight at last minute Irish Star · 6h ago
- Alex Pereira’s former LHW rival scolds him for recent Herb Dean criticism BJPenn.com · 6h ago
- Consistent Herb Dean criticism already addressed by commission reveals legendary referee Bloody Elbow · 6h ago
- CSAC quiets crybabies (like Alex Pereira) calling for UFC referee change Yahoo Sports · 6h ago
- Andy Foster responds to complaints about Herb Dean after Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane at UFC White House MMA Fighting · 6h ago
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