Veteran referee Herb Dean has indirectly responded to Dan Hardy’s criticism of his stoppage in the fight between Jai Herbert and Francisco Trinaldo at UFC Fight Island 3.
Whilst the prelim fights were taking place, Trinaldo dropped Herbert with an overhand left that sent the Brit crashing to the canvas. Even though Trinaldo stood over a badly hurt Herbert, Dean didn’t stop the fight until more follow up shots were thrown by Trinaldo.
Dean’s officiating in the fight caused UFC color commentator Hardy to shout for the fight to be stopped, and Hardy was also seen exchanging words with Dean after the contest.