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Oliveira Slams Ref Dean Over Illegal Strikes
8 Jul
Summary
- Oliveira claims Gane landed illegal shots on Pereira.
- He believes Dean missed strikes to the back of the head.
- This echoes past criticisms of Dean's officiating.
Charles Oliveira, a former UFC lightweight champion, has publicly criticized referee Herb Dean's performance in the UFC 250 co-main event. Oliveira specifically pointed to the bout between Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira, alleging that Gane landed illegal strikes. He contends that Dean did not intervene appropriately to address these infractions.
Oliveira also suggested that some of the strikes aimed at Pereira may have landed on the back of his head. He drew a parallel to his own UFC 262 title fight, recalling an eye poke and blows to the back of the head. Oliveira stressed the critical role of referees in determining when to stop fights.
These remarks by Oliveira join a chorus of criticism directed at Herb Dean's officiating, with other notable fighters like Henry Cejudo, Jorge Masvidal, and Dominick Cruz also voicing concerns following Gane's victory.
