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CSAC Backs Herb Dean and Keeps Him on UFC Main Cards

California’s top regulator defended Dean’s call in the Gane–Pereira finish and said he will push rule language changes to give referees clearer guidance.

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Herb Dean Faces Growing Backlash Over Recent UFC No‑Calls

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Fighters Demand Suspension of Herb Dean Over Lenient Foul Enforcement

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Justin Gaethje Wins Lightweight Title After Ilia Topuria Sustains Orbital Injuries

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4mo ago

Rose Namajunas Cleared to Train After Eye Surgery, Urges Instant Purse Deductions for Eye Pokes

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5mo ago

Yana Santos Says UFC Threatened Punishment for Refusing Overweight Opponents After UFC 320 Miss

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11mo ago

Shooto Brasil Referee Condemned for Late Stoppage After Joao Oliveira’s Head-Kick KO

Fighter Safety

CSAC Backs Herb Dean and Keeps Him on UFC Main Cards

Herb Dean Faces Growing Backlash Over Recent UFC No‑Calls

Fighters Demand Suspension of Herb Dean Over Lenient Foul Enforcement

Justin Gaethje Wins Lightweight Title After Ilia Topuria Sustains Orbital Injuries

Rose Namajunas Cleared to Train After Eye Surgery, Urges Instant Purse Deductions for Eye Pokes

Barbosa Beats Gatto After Illegal Kick and Lengthy Review at UFC Vegas 115

Masvidal Labels Herb Dean 'Worst Referee to Ever Exist' Over UFC 325 Stoppage

Maycee Barber Says She Won’t Accept Mark Smith Officiating After UFC 323 Foul

Yana Santos Says UFC Threatened Punishment for Refusing Overweight Opponents After UFC 320 Miss

Shooto Brasil Referee Condemned for Late Stoppage After Joao Oliveira’s Head-Kick KO