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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.
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