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Henry Cejudo Calls for Referee Herb Dean's Removal
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Cejudo stated on his podcast that Dean's continued employment by athletic commissions is "ridiculous" and that there is "no accountability whatsoever."
The former champion's comments come after Dean's controversial stoppage of the Esteban Ribovics vs. King Green fight at UFC 332, where Green was stopped after a third knockdown.
Dean has faced increased scrutiny throughout 2026 for several high-profile officiating errors, including a controversial decision in the Ciryl Gane vs. Alex Pereira fight and failing to penalize an illegal knee in a recent Contender Series bout.
Despite UFC CEO Dana White's acknowledgment that Dean is "having a rough f*cking year," Cejudo believes the referee should "step aside" from officiating.
AI-assisted brief by the Octagon Edge News Desk, based on reporting from MMA Fighting.
