MMA referee Herb Dean is facing renewed criticism following his officiating during a bout at UFC Baku. Dean issued warnings for fouls such as hair-pulling and an eye poke but did not deduct points, which some believe impacted the fight's outcome. This incident follows a similar controversy at UFC Freedom 250, where Dean's handling of back-of-head strikes also drew significant backlash from fans and media. AI
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