UFC referee Herb Dean during the Battle Of The 805 California Fight Syndicate M.M.A. event at the Ventura Fairgrounds in Ventura,CA on March 26, 2010. - ZUMAcp4
Herb Dean was hailed by the MMA community for his stoppage during Rafael Fiziev vs Brad Riddell fight at UFC Vegas 44
Herb Dean’s experience came to the fore at UFC Vegas 44.
The veteran referee officiated the co-main event that featured a lightweight bout between Rafael Fiziev and Brad Riddell.
Just when it looked like the fight would go the distance, Fiziev executed a brilliant spinning wheel kick.
The wheel kick landed flush on Riddell rendering him wobbly. Although, Riddell didn’t crash immediately to the ground, he had already lost his footing and almost signalled that he was done.
In rushed referee Dean. Before Fiziev could do further damage, he waved off the fight.
Dean, who is very often criticized by the MMA community for his late stoppages, was hailed by the MMA community for his quick and effective stoppage.
Here are a few Twitter reactions:
Following his win over Brad Riddell in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 44, Rafael Fiziev called out veteran Hollywood actor Vince Vaughn.
At the post-fight interview with Daniel Cormier, Fiziev said:
“His name – Vince Vaughn…Yeah I love him.”
It is worth noting that Vaughn was one of the attendees at the UFC Apex.
Fiziev had previously called out Internet sensation Hasbulla following his unanimous decision win over Bobby Green at UFC 265.
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