Alex Pereira Reacts to Herb Dean's Loss at MMA Awards

Alex Pereira's hopes of making championship history were dashed when Herb Dean awarded Ciryl Gane a TKO victory over Pereira in the UFC Freedom 250 co-main event at the White House. The Brazilian was furious, believing Dean allowed Gane to land numerous illegal shots to the back of his head.

What happened?

The 2026 World MMA Awards took place on Wednesday night, and Herb Dean was one of five nominees in the 'Referee of the Year' category. However, he lost the award to Marc Goddard. Fans took to social media to express their reactions, with some defending Dean and others calling for him to be fired.

Why it matters for Alex Pereira

Pereira's name came up in the conversation, with fans speculating about how he would have reacted if Dean had won the award. 'Could you have imagined the scenes if it was Herb Dean,' one fan tweeted. 'Just imagine the crash out from Alex Pereira if Herb Dean had won it,' another fan added.

What comes next?

The controversy surrounding Dean has been ongoing, with Pereira leading the campaign for his removal. The Brazilian has been vocal about his dissatisfaction with Dean's refereeing, and it seems that the fans are starting to agree with him. As for Dean, he may have been relieved that he didn't win the award, but the controversy is far from over.

Pereira's loss to Gane was a significant one, and it's clear that the Brazilian is still hurting from the defeat. The fact that Dean was involved in the controversy surrounding the fight only adds fuel to the fire. It remains to be seen how this will all play out, but one thing is certain - Alex Pereira is not happy about the situation.

The 2026 World MMA Awards took place on Wednesday night, and the results were met with a mix of reactions from fans. While some were happy to see Marc Goddard win the 'Referee of the Year' award, others were disappointed that Herb Dean didn't take home the prize. The controversy surrounding Dean is far from over, and it's likely that we'll be hearing more about it in the coming days.

In the meantime, Alex Pereira is still reeling from his loss to Ciryl Gane. The Brazilian was furious about the way the fight was refereed, and it's clear that he's still upset about the outcome. As for Dean, he may have been relieved that he didn't win the award, but the controversy is far from over.

The 2026 World MMA Awards were held on Wednesday night, and the results were met with a mix of reactions from fans. While some were happy to see Marc Goddard win the 'Referee of the Year' award, others were disappointed that Herb Dean didn't take home the prize. The controversy surrounding Dean is far from over, and it's likely that we'll be hearing more about it in the coming days.

The full list of winners from the 2026 World MMA Awards can be found below:

- **Fight of the Year:** Joshua Van def. Brandon Royval (UFC 317) - **Lifetime Achievement Award:** Duke Roufus - **Knockout of the Year:** Mauricio Ruffy def. Bobby Green via spinning wheel kick (UFC 313) - **Male Fighter of the Year:** Merab Dvalishvili (former UFC bantamweight champion) - **Female Fighter of the Year:** Kayla Harrison (UFC women's bantamweight champion) - **Commentator of the Year:** Jon Anik (UFC) - **Ringcard Girl of the Year:** Brookliyn Wren (UFC) - **Promotion of the Year:** UFC - **MMA Personality of the Year:** Nina Drama - **MMA Journalist of the Year:** Ariel Helwani (Uncrowned) - **Upset of the Year:** Reinier de Ridder def. Bo Nickal (UFC Iowa) - **Comeback of the Year:** Jared Cannonier def. Gregory Rodrigues (UFC Vegas 102) - **Coach of the Year:** John Wood (Syndicate MMA) - **Fighting Spirit Award:** Ben Askren - **Best MMA Programming:** Dana White's Contender Series - **Referee of the Year:** Marc Goddard - **Trainer of the Year:** Everton Oli