Welcome to the official MySpace page of Herb Dean! I created this page to stay connected with fellow fans of Mixed Martial Arts and to keep you updated with things going on in the sport.
Just so you know.. I will soon be adding more features to the MySpace site to provide updated MMA information, an upcoming schedule of events, and to give MMA fans a chance to be more involved with everything I am working on. I look forward to comments, feedback about my fights, and want everyone to give their input on the MySpace site. Since I receive so many messages, I will respond to questions or comments to the best of my ability. Thanks again to all my fellow Mixed Martial Arts fans.
I started in martial arts at the age of 9 and trained in several different disciplines throughout my teens. In 1993 I was training with Frank Trejo when UFC 1 was being put together. My training partner, Zane Frazier, was on the card. At the time nobody knew if there would be a UFC 2 or that the sport was about to take the world by surprise. After UFC 1 I continued to train with Frank and expanded my regimen to include Judo and Jiu Jitsu. In the spring of 1996 I met Larry Landless and found what I had been searching for, cohesive and complete MMA training at Submission Factory.
I love this sport! Plain and simple. I think of being a referee is similar to being a bass player in a band. The bass player provides a consistent rhythm and sets the groove so that the other instruments can shine. In MMA, I provide a steady and consistent environment in the ring for the fighters to showcase their talents.
When I step into the cage as a fighter, I’m having fun living life to the fullest. When I step into the cage as a referee, I’m at work and have a lot of responsibilities that I value and consider sacred. This is a rough sport that carries serious consequences.
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