Judge Howie Booth Removed Mid-Event at UFC 305 After Controversial Scorecard
Western Australia's Combat Sports Commission took action following Booth's disputed scoring in the Tuivasa vs. Rozenstruik fight.
- Judge Howie Booth scored the fight 30-27 for Tai Tuivasa, contrary to other judges and fight statistics.
- Booth was removed from his duties before the co-main event due to the controversial scorecard.
- UFC executive Dave Shaw clarified that the decision was made by the Combat Sports Commission, not the UFC.
- The incident has sparked discussions about the need for improved judging standards in MMA.
- Booth has judged over 30 UFC fights since 2015, making this error particularly notable.