Alex Pereira explains why he’s upset with Herb Dean and not Ciryl Gane after UFC White House controversy
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Key Points:
- Alex Pereira's frustration following his knockout loss to Ciryl Gane centers on referee Herb Dean's failure to penalize illegal strikes to the back of Pereira's head during the fight.
- Pereira acknowledges that fighters can make mistakes under adrenaline but believes it is the referee's responsibility to enforce rules and protect fighters from illegal blows.
- Despite the controversial loss, Pereira plans to remain in the heavyweight division and pursue the interim heavyweight title he sought against Gane.
- Pereira's criticism is primarily directed at Dean rather than Gane, emphasizing the referee's role in maintaining fight integrity over the fighters' conduct.
- The defeat has temporarily removed Pereira from immediate heavyweight title contention, but he remains determined to achieve championship success in the division.
