Henry Cejudo criticizes referee Herb Dean for ongoing errors
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 7:30 PM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Henry Cejudo expressed frustration with referee Herb Dean's performance during UFC 332, where Dean stopped the fight involving King Green after a third knockdown. Cejudo feels Dean's handling of previous fights, including missed calls in Dana White's Contender Series, merits intervention from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. UFC CEO Dana White acknowledged Dean's difficult year in officiating, as Dean has faced criticism for decisions in several high-profile bouts. Kamaru Usman defended Dean, suggesting that fighters often put themselves in vulnerable positions that can lead to stoppages.
- •Cejudo critiques Dean following UFC 332 stoppage of King Green.
- •Dean faced backlash for officiating in several recent fights.
- •Dana White acknowledged Dean's difficult year in officiating.
- •Usman defended Dean's decisions during fighter safety discussions.
- •Cejudo called for Dean to take a break from officiating.
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-UFC champ: It's 'ridiculous' referee Herb Dean 'still even has a job'
"One former UFC champion is tired of seeing referee Herb Dean make mistakes.
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