Alex Pereira upset over Michel Pereira’s UFC release, calls out Herb Dean’s ‘mistake’
MMA Fighting • • sports
Key Points:
- Alex Pereira expressed strong dissatisfaction over Michel Pereira not receiving a new UFC contract and being removed from the roster after his loss to Shara Magomedov at UFC Baku.
- The fight was controversial due to referee Herb Dean not penalizing Magomedov for repeatedly holding Michel Pereira’s hair and eye pokes, which could have led to a draw.
- Alex Pereira criticized Dean on social media, calling him a “coward” for failing to punish fouls and deemed Michel Pereira’s release unfair given the refereeing errors.
- Despite his criticism, Alex Pereira showed appreciation for the UFC, acknowledging his achievements and success in the organization.
- Pereira also referenced his own disputed loss to Ciryl Gane, highlighting ongoing concerns about officiating affecting fighters’ careers and the sport’s integrity.
