Charles Oliveira has spoken out against Herb Dean's officiating, stating that the referee should have intervened in the Gane vs Pereira fight.
What happened?
Oliveira's comments come after Dean's performance at UFC Freedom 250 and UFC Baku, where he was criticized for not taking action against illegal strikes and hair pulling.
Charles Oliveira told MMAFighting that Dean wasn't proactive enough during the fight, allowing illegal shots to the back of the head.
Why it matters for Charles Oliveira
The BMF titleholder believes that the referee has a responsibility to understand what's right and wrong, and to stop the action when necessary.
Oliveira's comments are the latest in a growing list of criticisms against Dean, who has defended himself against past criticism and has been supported by "Big" John McCarthy.
What comes next?
It remains to be seen whether athletic commissions will begin to monitor Dean's performances more closely, but for now, Oliveira has made his opinion clear.
The Gane vs Pereira fight ended in a second-round TKO victory for Gane, but Pereira was left frustrated by the lack of intervention from Dean.
Oliveira's comments add to the growing debate about Dean's officiating, and whether he should face scrutiny from athletic commissions.
The UFC community will be watching to see how this situation develops, and whether Dean will face any consequences for his actions.
For now, Charles Oliveira has made his opinion clear, and it will be interesting to see how this affects his future fights and interactions with Dean.
The situation is still unfolding, but one thing is certain - Charles Oliveira is not afraid to speak his mind and criticize those he feels are not doing their job properly.