Let's make this birthday one to remember.

54 years old (Born on September 30, 1970)

Happy Birthday, Herb Dean—the only referee tougher than most UFC fighters! While athletes are training hard for medals and belts, you're backstage practicing your best poker face. Winning the World MMA Awards' Referee of the Year from 2010 to 2012 back-to-back means it's not a proper fight night unless fans cheer—or boo—your decisions.

Thanks for saving countless faces (and careers) just in time with legendary stoppages and unfazed calmness under pressure. Here's hoping today nobody tries tapping out early on cake duty or challenges you at pin-the-glove-on-the-fighter!

Have an amazing birthday celebration—you've certainly earned this round's unanimous decision!