Combat Sports Commission issues statement on Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Tai Tuivasa judge removal

CSC speaks out on Jairzinho Rozenstruik vs. Tai Tuivasa scorecard

In a recent statement to MMA Fighting, CSC chairman Bob Kucera explained removing Booth from the card after Rozenstruik vs. Tuivasa.

“To ensure the best outcome for the event and the sport, the Combat Sports Commission of Western Australia (CSC) supported a change to the judging assignments during the UFC 305 event,” Kucera said on Rozenstruik vs. Tuivasa. “Due process was followed in reaching this decision which included consultation with the Head Official. Mr. Booth remains a registered official with the CSC.” (h/t MMA Fighting)

As of this writing, Booth hasn’t spoken out on his UFC 305 removal following his questionable Rozenstruik vs. Tuivasa scorecard.

Rozenstruik has won back-to-back fights, including a TKO win over Shamil Gaziev in March. He’s won three of his last four fights overall and remains a presence in the heavyweight title picture.

Tuivasa has won five consecutive fights since knocking out Derrick Lewis at UFC 271. He’s one of the most accomplished knockout artists in UFC heavyweight history.

The UFC issued a brief statement after UFC 305 on Booth’s removal, citing “good checks and balances” with the CSC.