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Shara Magomedov Defeats Michel Pereira by Unanimous Decision at UFC Baku After Repeated Fouls and Eye Poke
Herb Dean warned Shara Magomedov for hair grabs but did not deduct a point after an eye poke. Shara won by unanimous decision, prompting reactions from Alex Pereira and others.
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Herb Dean officiated the Michel Pereira versus Shara Magomedov middleweight bout at UFC Baku. Shara repeatedly grabbed Michel Pereira’s hair during grappling exchanges. Dean warned Shara’s corner between rounds that he would deduct a point if the fouls continued.
Shara later poked Michel Pereira in the eye. Dean paused the action but did not deduct a point. Shara won the bout by unanimous decision. Alex Pereira posted “Herb Dean Coward” on his Instagram story on June 27, 2026, sharing a highlight from the fight.
Michel Pereira wrote on social media that rules must be applied with the same rigor to everyone and asked where the criterion was after his opponent received multiple warnings without punishment. Adam Martin stated on X that he would refuse to step inside the cage with Herb Dean officiating.
Dean had previously officiated the Ciryl Gane versus Alex Pereira fight at UFC Freedom 250, where Gane landed illegal shots to the back of Pereira’s head.
Alex Pereira had urged the UFC not to allow Dean to officiate further fights and stated he hopes to file an appeal with the athletic commission over that bout.
