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Dana White: UFC 182 Ref Herb Dean Did a ‘Horrible Job’ in Jones vs. Cormier

Herb Dean is still UFC President Dana White’s favorite referee, despite a “horrible effort” in the fifth round of the epic light heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier at UFC 182. “Herb Dean, I always talk about him; I think he’s my favorite referee. He did a horrible job in the fifth […]

Herb Dean is still UFC President Dana White’s favorite referee, despite a “horrible effort” in the fifth round of the epic light heavyweight title fight between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier at UFC 182. “Herb Dean, I always talk about him; I think he’s my favorite referee. He did a horrible job in the fifth […]

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Herb Dean Talks About Controversial UFC 169 and UFC 170 Stoppages

Being a referee in mixed martial arts is a difficult task by any measure, and few have ever done it better than Herb Dean. The long-time official has been the one of the top referees in the game over the past decade and has been the third person inside the cage for some of the […]

Being a referee in mixed martial arts is a difficult task by any measure, and few have ever done it better than Herb Dean. The long-time official has been the one of the top referees in the game over the past decade and has been the third person inside the cage for some of the […]

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Barao vs. Faber 2: Why You Shouldn’t Be OK with Herb Dean’s Early Stoppage

Renan Barao destroyed Urijah Faber at UFC 169.  In under five minutes, Barao rocked Faber again and again, eventually forcing referee Herb Dean’s hand after a knockdown left Faber turtled, defenseless and susceptible to a series of hammerfists.  Faber’s bid at the UFC bantamweight title ended in defeat, but the loss was not without controversy. […]

Renan Barao destroyed Urijah Faber at UFC 169.  In under five minutes, Barao rocked Faber again and again, eventually forcing referee Herb Dean’s hand after a knockdown left Faber turtled, defenseless and susceptible to a series of hammerfists.  Faber’s bid at the UFC bantamweight title ended in defeat, but the loss was not without controversy. […]

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UFC 168: Herb Dean to Ref Chris Weidman-Anderson Silva Rematch

During a time when closely knit split decisions and highly contested point systems rule the world of mixed martial arts, the sight of a trustworthy referee often expels exuberance. For fans who have been watching the UFC since its rebirth, they know exactly how hard it is to find that one special ref. For new […]

During a time when closely knit split decisions and highly contested point systems rule the world of mixed martial arts, the sight of a trustworthy referee often expels exuberance. For fans who have been watching the UFC since its rebirth, they know exactly how hard it is to find that one special ref. For new […]

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Referee Herb Dean Chosen as Official for Anderson Silva vs. Chris Weidman Bout

UFC President Dana White‘s worst fears did not come to reality after the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided who would referee the upcoming fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman at UFC 162 on Friday. In a meeting held by the commission in Nevada on Friday, veteran referee Herb Dean was chosen as the official […]

UFC President Dana White‘s worst fears did not come to reality after the Nevada State Athletic Commission decided who would referee the upcoming fight between Anderson Silva and Chris Weidman at UFC 162 on Friday. In a meeting held by the commission in Nevada on Friday, veteran referee Herb Dean was chosen as the official […]

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UFC 152 Preview: Michael Bisping Exclusive, Herb Dean and Jon Fitch

This week The Ultimate Show starts off with Michael Bisping, his mouth and everything interesting that comes out of it. “The Count” is slated to fight Brian Stann at the end of this month at UFC 152. Bisping sat down with Bleacher Report to…

This week The Ultimate Show starts off with Michael Bisping, his mouth and everything interesting that comes out of it. “The Count” is slated to fight Brian Stann at the end of this month at UFC 152. Bisping sat down with Bleacher Report to give us the insight on what goes into preparing for a […]