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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.

By · Published July 22, 2026 at 15:26 UTC · Updated July 25, 2026 at 16:26 UTC

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  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 10 distinct news outlets with 13 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 10.
  • Primary Driver: CSAC official Andy Foster has responded to complaints regarding referee Herb Dean following the Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane bout.
  • Predictive Outlook: Archynetys algorithmic models forecast this story will fade from trending status over the next 24 hours.
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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.

Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 53d ago.

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Questions people are asking

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.

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Andy Foster Herb Dean Alex Pereira CSAC UFC White House

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