Henry Cejudo criticizes Herb Dean's officiating standards in recent fights
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 5, 2026, 1:15 PM
Last updated Jul 5, 2026
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.
- •Cejudo urges accountability from referees, especially Dean.
- •Pereira and Fili criticized Dean for missing illegal shots.
- •Cejudo claims missed fouls cost fighters significant pay.
- •Recent incidents have placed Dean under increased scrutiny.
- 1:15 PMYahoo Sports — Henry Cejudo: Herb Dean being gold standard for referees is a 'f*cking joke'
"Henry Cejudo urges referees to take accountability for their mistakes – starting with Herb Dean.
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