Herb Dean faces backlash after controversial officiating at UFC Baku

Referee Herb Dean is under scrutiny following his performance at UFC Baku on June 27, where he officiated the co-main event between Shara Magomedov and Michel Pereira. Dean issued multiple warnings to Magomedov for fouls but did not deduct any points despite the infractions. As a result, Magomedov won by unanimous decision, raising concerns about Dean's consistency in penalizing misconduct. Criticism intensified after Dean's recent controversial calls at UFC Freedom 250. The scrutiny prompts questions regarding his assignment to high-profile matches given the mounting dissatisfaction with his officiating.

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