Now that was BAD.
Tai Tuivasa suffered his fifth straight loss at UFC 305 final night time (Sat., Aug. 17, 2024) as Jairzinho Rozenstruik dominated the fan-favorite Heavyweight for 3 rounds to win an insane break up choice from inside RAC Enviornment in Perth, Australia.
The struggle was principally forgettable and by far the worst struggle on the pay-per-view, however it got here with an issue.
Rozenstruik clearly defeated Tuivasa; nonetheless, MMA decide Howie Sales space noticed it in a different way. He scored the struggle 30-27 for Tuivasa.
Sports activities reporter Kevin Iole tweeted that Sales space was scheduled to guage the co-main occasion between Kai Kara-France and Steve Erceg however was “pulled” from the cardboard. UFC broadcaster Jon Anik confirmed that report and introduced on the printed that Sales space had been faraway from his duties.
Take a look at the horrible scorecard beneath:
Combined martial arts (MMA) judging will get a nasty rap nearly each occasion, rightfully so, however this scorecard by Sales space is by far the worst scorecard in UFC historical past.
Sure, Ross Pearson was robbed in opposition to Diego Sanchez, and certain, Jeff Collins’ scorecard of 30-27 was horrific, however Sales space’s 30-27 is indefensible, and he ought to by no means decide a struggle ever once more.
Fortunately, the Australia Fight Sports activities Fee stepped in and mentioned get misplaced.
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