Daily Digest – Pereira Criticizes MMA Referee Herb Dean
Pereira maintains criticism of Herb Dean
Alex Pereira has not withdrawn his criticism of referee Herb Dean following the controversial ending of his fight with Ciryl Gane, according to Fightsite. The report says Pereira also expressed sympathy for Dean after fans repeatedly booed the official at UFC events. His comments concern the earlier refereeing dispute; the report does not announce a new bout.
UFC 333 title fighters face the media
MMA Fighting reports that Alexander Volkanovski, Movsar Evloev, Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili are scheduled to take part in Thursday’s UFC 333 press conference. Volkanovski faces Evloev in the featherweight title main event on Saturday, with Yan and Dvalishvili contesting the bantamweight title in the co-main event.
Danis gives an update on McGregor’s recovery
Dillon Danis told MMA Fighting that Conor McGregor is focused on rehabilitation following knee surgery. McGregor has expressed interest in returning during International Fight Week in 2027, but the report explicitly says no fight has been offered or booked. Danis’s assessment is an update from a friend and training partner, rather than confirmation of a return date.