Jorge Masvidal voiced his disapproval of Herb Dean’s handling of the main event battle involving Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306. Dean interrupted the fight early on to caution the fighters and O’Malley’s coach Tim Welch against interacting, causing some perplexity but ultimately not impacting the fight’s outcome. Throughout the match, Dean repeatedly urged the fighters to stay active, which led to criticism from commentators and negative reactions on social media.
Popularly known as the UFC’s original BMF, Masvidal didn’t mince his words when criticizing Dean, dubbing him the “worst referee in the game.” The Dvalishvili versus O’Malley bout was eventful, featuring instances of excessive coaching and Dean having to step in to prevent inappropriate conduct. Despite the commotion, Dvalishvili emerged triumphant, showcasing a dominant performance and clinching the UFC bantamweight title through a unanimous decision victory.
While O’Malley’s future in the UFC remains uncertain, Dvalishvili’s trajectory appears promising as he continues his winning streak and secures his inaugural championship in the Octagon.
