UFC 286: UFC News: The highly-anticipated UFC 286 event is fast approaching, and fans are buzzing with excitement as they eagerly await the intense showdown between Kamaru Usman and Leon Edwards, who have a volatile history. Adding to the hype, former UFC flyweight and bantamweight champion Henry Cejudo recently shared his insights on the upcoming trilogy fight. In a video posted on his official YouTube channel, Cejudo, alongside Chael Sonnen, discussed the Usman-Edwards title fight and offered some intriguing advice to Usman and his team and made huge allegations on Herb Dean ahead of the upcoming PPV event. Follow UFC News Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Cejudo openly said that Usman and his team should consider replacing Dean as the referee for the fight, insinuating that Dean may not be impartial and that replacing him could potentially give Usman an advantage over Edwards. This allegation has caused some controversy and has added to the already-high level of excitement surrounding the upcoming fight.
UFC 286: Massive Accusation on Referree Herb Dean by UFC legend ahead of Leon Edwards vs Kamaru Usman title fight
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UFC 286: Henry Cejudo makes bold accusation against ref Herb Dean prior to the Leon Edwards and Kamaru Usman title fight
Herb Dean is an experienced and highly respected UFC referee who has officiated many high-profile fights. He has earned a reputation for being fair and impartial. However, there have been instances where some of his calls have been deemed controversial, leading to debates among fans.
He stated, “I wouldn’t put Herb Dean as the referee, when you see a lot of things of that nature happen in a fight, you have to switch up the referee.” For those who don’t know, the second fight between Usman and Edwards, the referee, Dean made some error calling.
While Usman holding the clinch and having an advantage, Dean reset the fighters to a neutral position multiple times, citing inactivity. Ultimately, the head-kick which knockout was executed, after resting the fight. The situation since then sparked a debate regarding whether Usman, with his wrestling background, deserved more time to work the position, or if Dean’s actions were justified.
The controversy surrounding the fight has generated significant interest and anticipation for their upcoming trilogy bout, as fans and analysts alike eagerly await the outcome of this intense and closely-watched showdown. Nonetheless, there is no doubts, he strives to ensure that the fight is conducted fairly and that the best fighter emerges victorious.
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