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Dana White comments on Herb Dean's stoppage in King Green fight

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 7:59 AM

Last updated Oct 4, 2026

Dana White comments on Herb Dean's stoppage in King Green fight

Summary

UFC president Dana White addressed the stoppage by referee Herb Dean during the King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics fight at UFC 332. Ribovics knocked Green down three times in the lightweight bout, prompting Dean to end the fight, a decision that Green contested. In reactions to the stoppage, White noted Dean's increasing scrutiny this year but acknowledged the referee's experience. Despite Green's objections, White suggested that Dean had valid reasons for the stoppage, given Green's situation. This incident is part of a pattern, as Dean has faced criticism over several stoppages in 2026.

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By the Numbers

•King Green faced Esteban Ribovics at UFC 332 on October 3.
•Ribovics knocked Green down three times during the fight.
•Green expressed frustration over the early stoppage on social media.
•Dana White commented on Dean's performance, acknowledging the scrutiny he faces.
•Dean has been criticized for various stoppage decisions throughout 2026.

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UFC president Dana White reacted to referee Herb Dean’s stoppage in the King Green vs. Esteban Ribovics fight at UFC 332.Ribovics knocked Green down three times in their UFC 332 lightweight bout, but the veteran Green complained to Dean about the stoppage, as he believed he was still in the fight and deserved to continue […] The post Dana White Reacts to Herb Dean’s Stoppage in King Green Fight appeared first on HEAVY.
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