Man, figuring out Herb Dean’s salary was a bit of a rabbit hole, I gotta say. I mean, the guy’s a legend in the MMA refereeing world, so I was super curious about what he’s pulling in.
First, I just did a basic search. You know, typed in “Herb Dean salary” and hoped for the best. The initial results? A whole bunch of mixed stuff. Some sites were throwing around numbers, but nothing felt solid. It was all very “estimated” and “unconfirmed,” you feel me?
So, I dug a little deeper. I started looking at articles about referee pay in general. That gave me a little more context. I found out that pay can vary big time depending on the fight, the location, and of course, the ref’s experience. Obviously, Herb’s at the top of the experience pile, so I figured he’d be on the higher end of whatever range I could find.
Then, I tried checking out some MMA forums and discussion boards. I figured, who better to ask than hardcore fans, right? They might have some insider info or at least some good leads. I spent a good chunk of time reading through threads, sifting through opinions, and trying to separate the rumors from anything that sounded credible. It was messy, to say the least!
Honestly, I didn’t find a single, definitive answer. It’s kinda frustrating, I’m not gonna lie. There were some numbers tossed around.
But, after all this digging, the practical answer? The exact number is probably something only Herb and the fight organizations truly know. It’s all behind closed doors. It’s a lot of speculation, my friend. And, well, that’s the reality of trying to figure out this kind of info sometimes!
