Referee Herb Dean Faces Backlash Amid Calls for Belal Muhammad to Retire After UFC Vegas 118 Loss

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Referee Herb Dean Faces Backlash Amid Calls for Belal Muhammad to Retire After UFC Vegas 118 Loss

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June 7, 2026 · 4:17 AM
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UFC Vegas 118 was a rough night for more than just Belal Muhammad. While Gabriel Bonfim handed the former welterweight champion a lopsided defeat, referee Herb Dean also found himself caught in the storm. In the aftermath, fans are calling for one man to retire, while the other is facing intense backlash for his role […] The post Referee Herb Dean Faces Backlash Amid Calls for Belal Muhammad to Retire After UFC Vegas 118 Loss appeared first on EssentiallySports.

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