Henry Cejudo criticizes Herb Dean's officiating standards in recent fights

Henry Cejudo spoke out against referee Herb Dean, labeling him as the 'gold standard' in officiating a 'f*cking joke' on his podcast. Cejudo referenced recent controversies involving Dean, including accusations from fighters like Alex Pereira and Michel Pereira regarding missed illegal shots and fouls. He emphasized the financial consequences fighters face due to perceived officiating errors. Cejudo's claims come amid ongoing scrutiny of Dean's performance, which has drawn mixed reactions from other prominent figures in MMA.

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