UFC referees have not been enforcing the punishment for eye pokes consistently, a top referee Herb Dean revealed. The revelation comes after Tom Aspinall's UFC heavyweight title fight was marred by an eye poke from Ciryl Gane.
Dean stated that he believes referees are aware of the rule regarding point deductions in case of intentional eye pokes, yet these punishments have not been applied frequently enough.
Dean explained that even though this is a straightforward punishment under the current regulations, it has not been implemented consistently by all referees. He said that referees should take proactive measures to enforce point deductions for eye pokes before an actual injury occurs.
Dean stated that he believes referees are aware of the rule regarding point deductions in case of intentional eye pokes, yet these punishments have not been applied frequently enough.
Dean explained that even though this is a straightforward punishment under the current regulations, it has not been implemented consistently by all referees. He said that referees should take proactive measures to enforce point deductions for eye pokes before an actual injury occurs.
. It's crazy how often these eye pokes happen and it's just not being taken care of properly 
. I mean, we get it, referees are human too and can make mistakes, but come on, it's a straightforward rule! If someone intentionally pokes your eye, you should get deducted points 
. It's like they're saying "oh, don't worry about that one incident, it won't happen again"... nope, not buying it 
. Herb Dean is right on the money, referees need to take this seriously and start enforcing those point deductions more consistently 
. Maybe then we'll see a decrease in all these unnecessary injuries 
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It's crazy how often we think we know something only to realize our perception was wrong. I mean, Herb Dean is saying the refs are aware of the rule but still don't follow it consistently. That got me thinking about life - sometimes we have all the knowledge and tools, yet we still struggle to apply them in practice. It's like they say, "knowledge is power", but only if you use it 
. If referees really knew the rules, why aren't they enforcing them? Is it laziness or just a lack of discipline? Whatever the reason, it's a good reminder that we all need to be more diligent in our own lives - whether it's work, relationships or just being honest with ourselves. Consistency is key, folks! 
i mean, it's not like it's a super complex rule or anything 
just common sense 
gotta make those fighters play by the rules or else what's the point of even having them 
! Anyway, back to the UFC... I mean, what's with the inconsistent eye poke punishments? It's not exactly rocket science, right? Just deduct some points from the guy who poked someone in the eye 
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. It's like, come on guys, we're here to protect these athletes, right? They should be taking care of those little things before it escalates into something more serious 
Not to mention Tom Aspinalls fight got ruined because of that exact thing. It should be more than just a warning 
I think referees need to take control of those situations better, like Dean said 
they need to step up their game and enforce those point deductions more often 
maybe it'll spark some change in the UFC refs department 
. Refs know the rules 
, but they're not always enforcing them correctly 
. Ciryl Gane was totally out of line 
. I think refs should be stricter 
. Just saying, eye pokes need to go 
. Like, what's the point of even having a rule if it's not going to be enforced? Dean makes some valid points - referees need to take responsibility for calling out those kinds of moves on the spot, not just waiting for someone to get hurt 
. It's surprising, given the clear guidelines outlined in the rules, that point deductions for intentional eye pokes haven't been a regular occurrence 
. The idea of "heads up" moments to address such infractions before they escalate into full-blown harm is worth exploring 
. Perhaps a better approach would be to implement some kind of " warning system" or "pre-emptive strike" mechanism, so that referees can quickly intervene and prevent further harm 
. I mean, come on guys, it's not exactly rocket science! You poke someone in the face and you gotta pay the price 
. But seriously, safety first, guys! Let's keep those peepers protected 
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ufc refs need to step up their game & make sure those eye pokes get the punishment they deserve!!! it's not fair to the fighters who get caught in the crossfire