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Alex Pereira explains why he’s upset with Herb Dean and not Ciryl Gane after UFC White House controversy

Alex Pereira is pushing for a November return to the octagon, but he's still upset with Herb Dean over a controversial call.

By · Published August 7, 2026 at 00:28 UTC · Updated August 7, 2026 at 01:24 UTC

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Source diversity sample: MMA Junkie · Bloody Elbow · MMA Mania · Yahoo Sports · MMA Fighting.

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The brief

Alex Pereira has announced his intention to return to the octagon in November, targeting the winner of the upcoming heavyweight fight between Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall. This decision comes amid ongoing controversy surrounding a recent UFC event at the White House. Pereira has publicly expressed his dissatisfaction with referee Herb Dean's handling of the situation, rather than directing his frustration towards Gane.

The MMA community is divided on the specifics of the controversy. MMA Junkie and Bloody Elbow focus on Pereira's eagerness to return to action, while Yahoo Sports and MMA Fighting delve into his grievances with Dean. MMA Mania emphasizes Pereira's desire to fight before the Gane vs.

Aspinall match concludes. The exact nature of the controversy and the details of Dean's alleged blunder are not fully clarified in the coverage. The UFC has not yet responded to Pereira's comments, and it is unclear how this dispute will affect his upcoming fights or his relationship with the organization.

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Quick answers

What is the UFC White House controversy?

The controversy involves a recent UFC event held at the White House, where referee Herb Dean made a call that upset Alex Pereira.

Why is Alex Pereira upset with Herb Dean?

Pereira is upset with Dean over a controversial call made during the UFC White House event, though the specifics are not fully detailed in the coverage.

Who is Alex Pereira targeting for his November return?

Pereira is targeting the winner of the upcoming heavyweight fight between Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall for his November return.

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Alex Pereira UFC MMA Herb Dean Ciryl Gane Tom Aspinall

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