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Masvidal Challenges Rogan’s Praise of Herb Dean and Demands Referee Accountability

Masvidal’s Aug. 6 Full Send interview sharpened fighter criticism of Dean, pushing commissions to consider clearer foul categories and enforcement.

CSAC Backs Herb Dean and Keeps Him on UFC Main Cards

Commissions Reduce Herb Dean’s Top‑Card Duties as McCarthy Says He’s Reassessing Officiating

Jan Blachowicz Says Pereira’s TKO Loss To Ciryl Gane Was ‘Completely Legitimate’

CSAC Denies Nkuta Appeal and Upholds Moraes Submission

Herb Dean Faces Growing Backlash Over Recent UFC No‑Calls

Fighters Demand Suspension of Herb Dean Over Lenient Foul Enforcement

Herb Dean Under Fire After Series of Contested UFC Calls

Fighters Demand Review of Herb Dean After Controversial Calls at UFC Baku

Perez vs. Su Mudaerji at UFC Macau Ruled No Contest After Accidental Groin Kick

Appeal Filed After Last‑Second Replay Awards Moraes Win Over Nkuta

ABC Sets August Vote on Two Changes to MMA's Unified Rules

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

MMA Officials Move to Strictly Enforce Eye-Poke Rule With Proactive Point Deductions

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

Herb Dean Backs Marc Goddard’s UFC 319 Stand-Ups, Citing Referee Discretion