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Ex-UFC champ: It's 'ridiculous' referee Herb Dean 'still even has a job'

Former UFC champion Henry Cejudo has joined the growing chorus of criticism directed at referee Herb Dean, calling his continued employment in the organization 'ridiculous' after another controversial decision. Dean’s latest disputed call came during UFC 332, where he stopped King Green’s fight against Esteban Ribovics in the first round following a series of punches.

Green, a veteran lightweight, expressed frustration over the stoppage, insisting he was still conscious and had intended to finish on his shield—a stance that contrasts with UFC legend Quinton 'Rampage' Jackson, who accepted Dean’s decision as fair. Ribovics, who won via TKO, has since hinted at targeting ranked opponents next, while Wang Cong also faced an upset loss on the same card, adding to the night’s contentious outcomes held at Delta Center in Salt Lake City.

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