What was Herb Dean's MMA record?

Herb Dean is a veteran referee and a former professional mixed martial artist who has officiated matches in multiple professional mixed martial arts promotions. Currently, he works with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), where he is counted among the best referees of the promotion.

In the UFC, Herb Dean has been a part of some of the memorable fights. He is among the most respected referees in the promotion. He has a deep experience of over five thousand fights to his name and is still doing good while ensuring fighters remain safe and follow his commands inside the octagon.

Herb Dean made his refereeing debut at UFC 47 in 2004. He officiated two man fights of the event. He has also acted in movies and television shows. He played a role in movies like Here Comes the Boom in 2012, and a Violent Man in 2017, and The Divine Fury in 2019.

Herb Dean MMA Record

Herb Dean has a professional record of 2 wins and 3 losses to his credit. He made his professional mixed martial arts debut in September 9, 2001, against Randy Halmont at Gladiator Challenge 6. Dean won the fight via front choke in the first round and took off to a wining start as a professional.

Herb Dean encountered the first loss of his professional career on January 18, 2003, against Joe Riggs at Rage in the Cage 43: The Match. Riggs defeated him via first-round TKO. Dean last fought on July 14, 2007, against Dave Lageno. He lost the fight via first-round TKO and thus brought down curtains on his professional career.

What martial arts does Herb Dean know?

Herb Dean has competed in Kickboxing, mixed martial arts, judo, and jiu-jitsu. Dean’s professional mixed martial arts background as a competitor comes handy for him while officiating fights. He is said to still train while he has hung up his gloves over a decade back in 2007.

Last Updated On January 9, 2024