Alex Pereira stays angry with referee Herb Dean after UFC reffing controversy

MMA fighter Alex Pereira said he remains upset with referee Herb Dean over a perceived officiating error at UFC Freedom 250. During the bout, Ciryl Gane landed illegal blows to the back of Pereira's head, but Dean did not deduct points, prompting Pereira to criticize the referee’s handling of the fight.

Pereira, who is planning a return to the octagon in November, said he is targeting the winner of the upcoming heavyweight matchup between Ciryl Gane and Tom Aspinall. He reaffirmed his commitment to the UFC heavyweight division and expressed a desire to contend for the title, while distancing his frustration from Gane himself.