UFC referee Herbert Dean (born September 30, 1970) is an American professional mixed martial arts referee and former competitor. Referees in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have been referred to as the “gold standard” by Dana White, Joe Rogan, ESPN.com, Fox Sports, Bleacher Report, SB Nation, Fightland, and other media outlets.

His countless accolades and achievements in the ring haven’t spared Dean the occasional controversy. Critics pointed out that he should not have stopped the title bout between Urijah Faber and Renan Baro on the main night of UFC 169.

Over the years, Dean has served as a referee in a number of high-profile sporting events. UFC 48, held in the summer of 2004, was one of them. There was a fight between Tim Sylvia and Frank Mir.

Herb Dean’s net worth is reportedly $1.5 million, according to Otakukart. A former professional fighter, he now makes his living as a referee in mixed martial arts fights after quitting the sport.