Uroš Medić and Kevin Holland fight to majority decision draw at UFC 334

Uroš Medić and Kevin Holland fought to a majority decision draw in a welterweight bout at UFC 334 in New York. The match took place at Madison Square Garden and lasted for three rounds. The bout ended without a winner as the judges reached a split consensus on the scoring, resulting in a draw.

Match scoring and judging details

The outcome of the welterweight bout was determined by the scores of three judges. According to Telegraf.rs, judge Mike Bell scored the match 28:28, with round-by-round scores of 9:10, 9:9, and 10:9. Judge Kris Li scored the match identically to Mike Bell, providing a second 28:28 scorecard. The third judge, David Bruce, also scored the match 28:28, though the round-by-round breakdown differed slightly with scores of 10:9, 9:9, and 10:9.

The match was officiated by referee Mark Godard. During the second round of the contest, the match experienced a significant delay. A pause lasting nearly five minutes occurred during the second round of the fight. This interruption was necessary after referee Mark Godard penalized Uroš Medić one point for committing two accidental groin strikes against Kevin Holland.

Professional records and bout statistics

The draw impacts the professional records of both fighters as they continue their careers in the welterweight division. Following the conclusion of the match at Madison Square Garden, Uroš Medić has a professional record of 14 wins, 3 losses, and 1 draw. This result marks the first career draw for Uroš Medić.

Kevin Holland also saw his professional record updated following the three-round contest. The fighter now holds a professional record of 29 wins, 15 losses, and 2 draws. The match at UFC 334 represents the second career draw for Kevin Holland. Both fighters competed in a high-stakes environment at the venue, which is a prominent location for major mixed martial arts events.

Regulatory and technical details

The bout was part of the UFC 334 event held in New York. The technical aspects of the scoring system were central to the final decision, as all three judges arrived at the same total score of 28:28 despite different round-by-round assessments. The penalty issued by referee Mark Godard played a role in the mathematical outcome of the scoring for the second round.

The match was announced by Bruce Buffer. The three-round structure of the welterweight bout required consistent performance from both Uroš Medić and Kevin Holland to secure a victory, but the judges ultimately determined that the fighters were even. The match concluded with the official announcement of a majority decision draw.

Glossary

• UFC 334 — UFC 334 is an event that featured a main event bout between Ciryl Gane and Josh Hokit for the UFC heavyweight title.
• Madison Square Garden — Madison Square Garden is a venue that hosts major mixed martial arts events.
• welterweight — Welterweight is a weight division in combat sports. It is the category in which Uroš Medić and Kevin Holland competed.
• round-by-round scores — Round-by-round scores are the individual assessments provided by judges for each round of a match. These scores are used to determine the final mathematical outcome of a contest.