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Holland vs. Medic Declared Majority Draw After Point Deduction and Scorecard Misread

The outcome has raised urgent questions about judging, officiating alongside score-reading procedures.

Overview

  • The UFC recorded the welterweight bout at UFC 334 as a majority draw with official scorecards of 29-27, 28-28, 28-28.
  • Referee Marc Goddard deducted one point from Uros Medic in Round 2 for two low blows that required prolonged recovery timeouts during the round.
  • Broadcaster Bruce Buffer initially read the wrong totals on air before the cards were corrected, creating immediate confusion for the commentary team and viewers.
  • Official fight stats and multiple media accounts showed Kevin Holland landed more significant strikes, secured two takedowns and almost finished Medic with a D’Arce choke, prompting public criticism including UFC CEO Dana White calling the decision 'absolutely insane.'
  • The Nov. 14 result leaves judges and officiating under scrutiny, could affect fighter pay and matchmaking, and is likely to trigger internal review or debate over how rounds and deductions are scored.