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Controversial Judging at UFC 305 Leads to Immediate Removal of Judge After Shocking Scorecard

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Perth, Australia — In a surprising turn of events at UFC 305, a judge was removed from his duties mid-event due to what many considered a disputable decision in a key fight. The controversy unfolded after Howie Booth issued a 30-27 scorecard favoring Tai Tuivasa, despite the general consensus that Jairzinho Rozenstruik had dominated the bout. The discrepancy in Booth’s scoring, starkly contrasting with his fellow judges who favored Rozenstruik, sparked immediate backlash among fans and officials. The Western Australian Combat Sports Commission, overseeing the event, acted swiftly, relieving Booth of his judging responsibilities for … Read more

Parent Company of UFC Settles Antitrust Lawsuits with Former Fighters for $335 Million

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Las Vegas, Nevada – TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC, has agreed to pay $335 million to settle two class-action lawsuits brought by former UFC fighters accusing the MMA promoter of violating antitrust laws. The lawsuits alleged that Zuffa, the predecessor entity that owned and operated UFC, underpaid fighters and engaged in anticompetitive behavior. The lawsuits, originally filed between 2014 and 2015, were consolidated into a single action in 2015. An additional lawsuit was filed in 2021. TKO reached an agreement to settle all claims in these lawsuits on March 13, 2024. The … Read more

UFC President Stands with Attacked Las Vegas Judge, Praises Her Resilience in Viral Video

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Las Vegas, Nevada – A judge in Las Vegas received support from UFC president after being attacked by a convict in her own courtroom. The incident gained attention after a viral video captured the moment when Deobra Redden leaped over the bench and assaulted Clark County District Court Judge Mary Kay Holthus during his sentencing. Despite the attack, Judge Holthus returned to her duties and was commended for her resilience. UFC president and CEO Dana White expressed his support for Judge Holthus in an Instagram post. The picture, featuring the two of them together, was … Read more