The in-cage microphone caught Robbie Lawler expressing his displeasure at Herb Dean’s decision and the referee defending himself. Below is the transcript from the video that UFC released, titled UFC 235: The Thrill and the Agony:
However, Robbie Lawler was quick to forgive Herb Dean in a great show of sporting spirit. ‘Ruthless’ accepted the lapse of judgment as a human error that can happen to anyone.
The two settled the matter then and there with an embrace.
Listen to the exchange below between the 0:30 and 0:50 mark:
Robbie Lawler was a gentleman about the situation and gave a shoutout to Herb Dean at the post-fight press conference as well.
Herb Dean defended the Robbie Lawler vs. Ben Askren stoppage on Joe Rogan’s podcast
Herb Dean took a lot of heat following the fight for his decision, including that of some MMA fighters. The referee defended himself on episode #61 of The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
Joe Rogan was present cageside during the fight as a UFC desk analyst. Dean said:
Here is the full statement that Herb Dean made on the podcast:
The Nevada State Athletic Commission also made its stance clear on the matter. In a statement to MMA Junkie, NSAC executive director Bob Bennett said the commission had no problem with the decision.
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